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Israel jails soldiers for desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

Israel jails soldiers for desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

The soldier documented carrying out the act was sentenced to 21 days of military prison
The soldier who filmed the incident was sentenced to 14 days of military prison

By AFP11 May 2026

Lebanese judge sentences Virgin Mary insulters to read verses from Qur’an

Lebanese judge sentences Virgin Mary insulters to read verses from Qur’an

By Arab News13 February 2018