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'Deviated from IDF values': Soldiers who smashed Lebanese Jesus statue removed from combat

The IDF expressed its deep regret over the incident, emphasizing that its operations in Lebanon are against Hezbollah and other terror groups alone, and not Lebanese civilians.

This X/Twitter screenshot shows an alleged incident where an IDF soldier is seen smashing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon on April 19, 2026.
 View of the main entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Old City of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem's Assembly of Catholic Ordinances condemns destruction of statue of Jesus in s. Lebanon

This X/Twitter screenshot shows an alleged incident where an IDF soldier is seen smashing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon on April 19, 2026.

IDF confirms image of soldier smashing Jesus statue in southern Lebanon is authentic

 Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026.

Pope Leo denies targeting Trump, says comments misread during Africa tour


No, the Jews did not kill Jesus - opinion

The decision to crucify Jesus ultimately rested with the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. The Gospels overemphasized the Jewish role in Jesus’ crucifixion.

 ACTOR JAIME FOXX on the sidelines before an American football game, in Arlington, Texas, in 2021: After coming under fire, Foxx has deleted his post that Jews killed Jesus, and has published an apology.

James Ossuary, alleged relic of Jesus's brother, to be shown in Dallas

While the 2,000-year-old ossuary is seemingly genuine, the underlying issue is whether its paleo-Hebrew inscription is the real deal.

 The Sea of Galilee exhibition

‘The Messiah Confrontation’: A scientific look at messianism in Judaism - review

This book traces the appearance of the messianic idea from the prophet Isaiah to the Bar Kochbah revolt. It demonstrates the dramatic, many-sided and fascinating controversy about the messianic idea.

 Israel Knohl

Jerusalem Syndrome: What is it and who is susceptible?

What is Jerusalem Syndrome? Can anyone fall prey to it? And what can be done to protect against it?

 Illustrative photo: Some psychiatrists say Jerusalem Syndrome is triggered by the intense religious energy of Jerusalem.

'Expedition Unknown' to cover Israeli site of Jesus Christ's miracles

Bethsaida is said the home of three of Jesus Christ's 12 apostles, including St. Peter. Season 11 of "Expedition Unknown" takes a look.

 An artistic depiction of Jesus Christ feeding 5,000 people, which supposedly took place in Bethsaida.

New video game lets you explore Israel as Jesus, die, fight Satan

'I am Jesus Christ' is a historical open-world Jesus simulation game where you can step into the sandals of the alleged Son of God himself and perform miracles, die and get resurrected.

 Jesus Christ, the Christian Messiah, is seen crucified on a cross in this artistic rendering.

After religious freedom objection, US Merchant Marine Academy obscures massive painting of Jesus

“It will be a teachable moment every time somebody asks why those curtains are up there.”

 A before and after photo depicting how a painting of Jesus at the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, is now obscured by a curtain

Elaborate burial cave found at site in southern Israel venerated for centuries

A chapel at the site was dedicated to Salome, the midwife from Bethlehem who was called to participate in the birth of Jesus.

 The Greek dedication inscription to Salome at a burial cave

Are end times upon us? Nearly half of all US Christians think so - Pew

With global crises mounting, 47% of US Christian adults think that the end times are here, though whether Jesus Christ will return in their lifetime is still debated, according to Pew.

 Is the biblical end times upon us? A Pew study says 4 out of 10 American adults think so (Illustrative).

'Looking For An Enemy': Why has antisemitism resurged in the West? - review

The 21st century has had new, sometimes subtle and nefarious, modes of attacking Jews.

 JEREMY CORBYN, the former Labour Party leader, speaks at a pro-Palestine demonstration outside Downing Street in London last year.