Event Brief
Israeli soldier desecrates Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
Filed: May 07, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: A photo shows an Israeli soldier pushing a cigarette into a Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon, sparking outrage.
WHO: Israeli soldier
WHAT: Desecration of a Virgin Mary statue captured in a photo
WHEN: May 06, 2026 at 11:15 PM ET
WHERE: Lebanon
WHY: Reaction to the reported desecration shown in the photo.
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