British News Agency

The IDF announced that it has completed an initial review of the image, which reportedly shows a soldier damaging a Christian symbol.

The statement said the soldier in the image was identified as an IDF personnel serving in southern Lebanon, emphasizing that the act is inconsistent with the institution’s values and describing the incident as “serious.”

It was noted that the incident is being investigated by the Northern Command and is being handled within the chain of command, with appropriate disciplinary measures to be taken based on the findings.

The IDF also said efforts are underway to support the local community in restoring the religious symbol to its place.

The statement emphasized that while the Israeli army is conducting operations against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, it has no intention of harming civilian infrastructure or religious sites and symbols.