Israeli Soldier Reportedly Desecrates Crucifix In Lebanon, Prompting Widespread Condemnation
Maria Simulescu
The Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land said in a statement that the act "constitutes a grave affront to the Christian faith." JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, April 20 (Reuters) - A photo showing the desecration of a crucifix smashed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village home to Christians drew widespread condemnation on Monday from Israeli leaders, the United States and church leaders. A photo that emerged online over the weekend shows a soldier taking the blunt side of an axe to
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