Italian Peacekeepers Restore Vandalized Jesus Statue in Lebanon Amid Israeli Apology
Italian peacekeepers have replaced a statue of Jesus Christ in the village of Debel, southern Lebanon, after it was vandalized by Israeli soldiers. The incident, which involved an Israeli soldier damaging the statue with a hammer or ax, sparked outrage among Christian communities globally. In response, Israel issued an apology and detained two soldiers, with six others being questioned. The replacement of the statue was facilitated by Italian peacekeepers who escorted Archbishop Paolo Borgia, the Vatican's ambassador to Lebanon, to the village. The village of Debel, predominantly Christian, has been isolated due to ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The new statue was placed in a garden where the original stood, and a crucifix donated by Israel was given to the local parish. 
