Two Israeli soldiers have been sentenced to military prison for desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary in Lebanon, according to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF said the incident was viewed with great severity.
The soldiers will spend weeks in military prison as a result of their actions. The exact length of the sentence was not specified beyond "weeks." The IDF did not provide further details about the nature of the desecration or the specific location within Lebanon where it occurred.
The incident involved a statue of the Virgin Mary, a figure revered in Christianity. The desecration of religious symbols is considered a serious offense under military law.
The IDF's statement indicated that the military took immediate disciplinary action upon learning of the incident. The soldiers' identities and ranks were not disclosed.
The reports of the sentencing were carried by international media outlets. No further comment was available from the IDF at the time of reporting.
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