In brief
Two Israeli soldiers are to receive 30 days of military detention and will be removed from combat duty following their involvement in the vandalism of a Jesus statue in Lebanon. The actions have drawn condemnation, including from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while additional disciplinary measures are expected for soldiers present during the incident.
The Israeli soldier who hit a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in Lebanon and the soldier who photographed the incident will receive 30 days of military detention, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said.
In a statement, the IDF also said the two soldiers - who have not been named - would be removed from combat duty.
Another six soldiers who were at the scene and failed to intervene will be dealt with separately.
The incident in the village of Debel in southern Lebanon prompted widespread condemnation after an image of it was widely shared online. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was stunned and saddened by what happened.
