Part 1
I need to address this picture that is now being widely circulated by antisemites around the world. It is deeply disappointing, and I had hoped such incidents would not occur.

However, a few important points must be considered:

Part 2 – The IDF’s Response
The Israel Defense Forces have already stated that they will conduct a full investigation into the incident and take appropriate disciplinary action against the responsible soldier.

Such behavior is inconsistent with the values of the IDF and will not be tolerated.

Part 3 – Similar Incidents by Others
We have, unfortunately, witnessed comparable acts of vandalism and desecration of Christian symbols and sites committed by extremist groups, particularly in Syria in recent years.

Here are some documented examples:

Part 4
Hagia Sophia Church in Al-Suqaylabiyah (Rural Hama, Syria):
Attacked on December 11, 2024. Furniture, religious icons, and books were damaged shortly after the fall of the Assad regime.

Part 5
Crosses were knocked down, icons destroyed, and cemeteries desecrated in multiple areas, including Hama, Homs, Tartus, Latakia, and Suwayda.

A report by the Syriac Strategic Research Center (late 2025) documented dozens of such incidents involving vandalism of churches and graves.

Part 6
A statue of the Virgin Mary was destroyed in a public square during mob attacks in Christian areas.

Christian cemeteries were also targeted, with crosses smashed on tombstones (e.g., in Al-Rawda, Tartus province).

Part 7
Armed groups entered Christian towns such as Kfarbo, Mhardeh, and Al-Suqaylabiyah, destroying religious symbols, vandalizing cemeteries, and looting properties.

Some incidents involved extremists on motorcycles terrorizing neighborhoods

Part 8 – Biblical Perspective on Graven Images
I am not certain of your personal stance, but it is worth noting that this is a statue of Jesus, whom Christians believe to be God incarnate.
The Bible explicitly commands against making and worshiping graven images:

Part 9
Exodus 20:4–5 (NIV):
“You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.
You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God…”

Part 10 – Conclusion

This commandment is important in Jewish tradition, but it does not justify the unnecessary destruction of religious symbols—especially in a context of military operations where respect for holy sites should be maintained.

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Mitzpe Ramon, Israel 🇮🇱

Israel begins Yom HaZikaron today

A one-minute siren sounded across the country, bringing everything to a standstill.
Flags have been lowered to half-mast, and the official ceremony begins near the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

🇮🇱 Yom HaZikaron is Israel’s Memorial Day — honoring fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Just moments ago, a siren echoed across Israel.

Not a warning — but a call to pause in silence.

IDF:

A short while ago, in full coordination with the local community of Debel in southern Lebanon, the damaged statue was replaced by IDF troops. The Northern Command worked to coordinate the replacement of the statue from the moment it received the report of the incident.

The IDF expresses deep regret over the incident, and is working to ensure that it does not happen again in the future.

🇮🇱 This is what makes the IDF different.

The IDF has released findings after an incident in southern Lebanon where a soldier damaged a Christian symbol.

The conclusion was clear:

👉 The act completely violated IDF values and orders

And the response?

▪️ Soldiers involved removed from combat duty
▪️ 30 days military detention issued
▪️ Additional soldiers summoned for accountability
▪️ Procedures regarding respect for religious sites reinforced

The Chief of Staff called it what it is:
“A moral failure that contradicts IDF values.”

The IDF also expressed deep regret and is already working to replace the damaged symbol.

🇮🇱 3,000 years of history. 78 years of independence.

A nation reborn.
A story still being written.

Happy Birthday, Israel!

Israel's 78th Independence Day:

the memorial candle display on the Ministry of Defense building in the Kirya in Tel Aviv was replaced with a giant Israeli flag.

🇮🇱 The Western Wall ❤️

The U.S. military has seized an Iranian oil tanker (Majestic X) a few hours ago.

Obsessed with Israel 😂 can’t blame them—I’m just obsessed in a positive way 🇮🇱🩵

Israel 🩵

Reporter: It is a crime to speak with Israel in Lebanon.

Trump: How is it a crime?

Reporter: It is a crime according to the Lebanese law.

Trump: We have to end that, we will end that.

😲

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