Israel condemns soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon

In Israel, around 20 April 2026, the government condemned a soldier's desecration of a crucifix in south Lebanon. Israel's prime minister, Netanyahu, vowed 'harsh action' against the soldier who vandalised a Jesus statue. Press TV quoted an MP saying there is no ceasefire without Israel withdrawing from south Lebanon, and said Spain criticised Israel over its approach in Lebanon, comparing it to Gaza. Haaretz wrote that Israel seeks to replicate the West Bank and Syria model in Lebanon.