Two IDF soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue
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Two Israeli soldiers were jailed and removed from combat duty for smashing a statue of Jesus in Lebanon.
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Two Israeli soldiers were jailed for 30 days and removed from combat duty after they destroyed a statue of Jesus in Lebanon. This disciplinary action follows the incident where the statue was smashed, leading to their detention. The jailing and removal from duty serve as an immediate consequence for their actions.
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Two IDF soldiers were jailed for 30 days and removed from combat duty.
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