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Netanyahu condemns IDF soldier for vandalising Jesus statue in southern Lebanon

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the desecration of a statue of Jesus Christ that was carried out by an IDF soldier in a southern Lebanese village.

Euronews

'Will take harsh disciplinary action': Netanyahu condemns IDF soldier over damage to Jesus statue in Lebanon

An Israeli soldier allegedly damaged a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the act. He stated that military authorities are investigating and will take disciplinary action. Israel respects all religions and their symbols. The incident has caused hurt to believers worldwide. Foreign Affairs…

The Times of India

Israel’s onslaught against Lebanon may strengthen Hezbollah – just when it’s at its weakest

As the tentative ceasefire in Lebanon holds, people are returning to their homes in the south to find widespread destruction. Whole villages laid waste, roads and bridges ruined, hospitals and other civic infrastructure flattened. And the Israeli army still very much in evidence in many areas.

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Is Insulting Christ the New Norm? Palestinians Slam Israeli Soldier Smashing Jesus Statue in Lebanon

A photograph showing an Israeli soldier vandalising a statue of Jesus in Lebanon has sparked outrage and scrutiny over military conduct, amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.

International Business Times UK

Israeli army to launch criminal investigation after soldier strikes Jesus statue in Lebanon

Netanyahu says ‘harsh disciplinary action’ will be taken after IDF confirms sledgehammer photo is authentic

The Guardian - UK

Israeli Army Confirms Photo of Soldier Damaging Jesus in the Cross Statue in Southern Lebanon is real, investigation underway

Israel's military said Sunday that a widely circulated photograph showing one of its soldiers damaging a Christian symbol in southern Lebanon was authentic, a confirmation that landed with particular force with Christian communities.

Latin Times

IDF admits photo of soldier desecrating statue of Jesus Christ is real, Israel says sorry if any Christians have hurt feelings

Well, at least they're not arguing this statue was a high-ranking member of Hezbollah.

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Cyprus upgrades key bases with US funds to boost Middle East relief

Cyprus will upgrade key air and naval bases with US and EU-backed funding to boost its role as a humanitarian hub for Middle East evacuations, according to officials.

Euronews

'Offends our religious feelings': Image of IDF soldier striking Jesus statue in Lebanon sparks outrage

Israel’s military has opened an investigation after a photograph circulated online appearing to show one of its soldiers striking a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon.

The Times of India

Israeli Soldier Photographed Smashing Head of Jesus Christ Statue, IDF Now Investigating Viral Photo

A viral image allegedly showing an Israeli soldier vandalizing a Jesus statue in Lebanon has sparked outrage. The IDF is investigating the photo's authenticity amid ongoing regional tensions.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo calls for ‘weapons to fall silent’ in Ukraine and commends ceasefire in Lebanon

Pope Leo has appealed for an end to the war in Ukraine during his tour of Africa.

The Independent UK

Bittersweet emotions as Lebanese return south to scenes of destruction

Determined to see their homes, displaced residents use shaky ceasefire to journey to their villages – but the mood turns sombre when they arrive

The Guardian - UK

The Latest: Standoff escalates after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade

Iran has reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and has warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect

The Independent UK

Israel–Hezbollah CEASEFIRE OFFICIALLY BROKEN? IDF Conducted Precise Strikes Against Terrorists, Reports

Reports indicate the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire has collapsed, with cross-border strikes and maritime tensions involving Iran raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict.

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The Guardian - UK

Trump and Tehran’s series of mismanaged posts stall progress towards peace

US president’s desperation for war to end has seen him trying to speed through a process he does not fully control

Radio France Internationale

Civilians count costs of war as they return to southern Lebanon

People displaced by weeks of airstrikes have begun returning to Beirut and southern Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took hold on Friday. Residents described scenes of destruction and fears of further conflict as they arrived home.

Radio France Internationale

French soldier killed in Lebanon in attack on UN peacekeepers

A French soldier was killed and three others were wounded in an attack on UN peacekeepers on Saturday, President Emmanuel Macron announced, saying that the evidence suggested Hezbollah was responsible. The militant group has denied involvement.

The Independent UK

Macron says 1 French soldier was killed and 3 injured in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron says a French soldier was killed and three others injured in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Iran says it has closed Hormuz again over US blockade

Iran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that it would continue to block transit as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect

The Independent UK

Eyewitnesses recount three deadly Israeli strikes on medics in southern Lebanon

Israeli strikes targeted three different medical teams in the span of mere minutes in southern Lebanon, killing four medics and wounding six

Euronews

Israel accuses Hezbollah militants of violating ceasefire

A French UN peace worker has been killed in southern Lebanon as Israel accuses Hezbollah militants of breaching the 10-day ceasefire with Hezbollah.

The Guardian - AU

More than 3,400 Iranians killed in war - as it happened

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Euronews

Iranian gunboats fire on tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, UK military says

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre says two gunboats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it had reimposed restrictions on the vital waterway.

The Times of India

‘Trust Trump, not panicans’: Donald pushes ‘the peace president’ image after 'reopening' Hormuz

Donald Trump declared himself "The Peace President," claiming to have settled eight wars while simultaneously issuing stern warnings of military action against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail. He highlighted potential progress in West Asia, including a reported ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, though Iran disputed claims about the Strait of…

The Times of India

Netanyahu shocked by Trump's post on Lebanon? Report claims Israel asked US for clarification

United States President Donald Trump has declared Israel is prohibited from conducting further airstrikes in Lebanon. This statement surprised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Iran announced it is reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. This move signals potential progress in broader United States-Iran diplomacy. Despite the ceasefire,…

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