Prison Sentences for Israeli Soldiers Over Virgin Mary Statue Incident
Following a viral photo showing an Israeli soldier disrespecting a Virgin Mary statue, military sentences have been handed down to those involved in the incident.
Editorial Staff
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Updated about 1 month ago
On May 11, 2026, an incident involving Israeli soldiers and a Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon drew significant backlash after a photo surfaced online.
The image depicted a soldier posing with a cigarette in the mouth of the statue, which led to widespread outrage on social media platforms.
As a result of their actions, one soldier has been sentenced to 21 days in military prison, highlighting the military's response to the incident.