Israeli authorities jail two soldiers after a viral photo and video depicting the desecration of a Virgin Mary statue in southern Lebanon. Multiple outlets report that the incident involves one soldier placing a cigarette in the statue’s mouth while another photographed it. The image circulates widely online and triggers broad public outrage, with criticism also tied to other alleged conduct by Israeli forces toward Christian sites in the region. The Israeli military states it views the incident as serious and that the soldiers’ actions violate expected standards for troops. The outlets also report that the military investigates the matter and takes command measures based on findings. Several reports describe the punishment as weeks in military prison, handed down after identification of the soldier shown in the viral material. Some coverage notes that the Israeli army stresses respect for religious freedom and holy sites, while others focus on the public reaction in Lebanon’s Christian village of Debel. The incident remains under military review, with disciplinary action already imposed for the two soldiers involved.