PURWOKERTO PORTAL – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the incident of destroying the statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon involving an Israeli soldier.
This incident became an international spotlight after videos and pictures of the action went viral on social media.
In his official statement on platform
He emphasized that destroying religious symbols such as statues of Jesus Christ is an unacceptable act and must be prosecuted legally.
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The incident occurred in southern Lebanon, amidst a still tense security situation between Israel and the border area.
In the footage circulating on
Netanyahu stated that the Israeli military authorities had opened a criminal investigation into the perpetrators and promised strict sanctions.
He also apologized to Christians in Lebanon and the world for the incident that hurt religious feelings.
As a country with religious diversity, Netanyahu emphasized that Israel upholds the values of tolerance and mutual respect between religious communities.
He emphasized that all religions have an equal place in the life of Israeli society.
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Meanwhile, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also condemned this action.
He called the destruction of symbols of the Christian religion a serious and shameful act that goes against moral and ethical values.
The Israeli military also stated that this action did not reflect the standards of behavior of its soldiers and was committed to taking firm action against the perpetrators.
This statement comes amidst increasing world attention to the situation in southern Lebanon which continues to escalate.
This incident of destroying the statue of Jesus has once again sparked a global discussion about the importance of maintaining religious tolerance, especially in politically and religiously sensitive conflict areas.***
