Israeli soldier caught striking a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon triggering widespread outrage across the world. The photo, which has already crossed millions of views online, shows the moment the statue was hit with a sledgehammer during military operations. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed that the image is authentic and said an investigation is underway. Officials stated that disciplinary action will be taken based on the findings, and efforts will be made to restore the damaged statue in coordination with the local Christian community.