Israeli and Polish foreign ministers spar on X over IDF soldier destroying Jesus statue
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Updated · ewtnnews.com · Apr 25
Israeli and Polish foreign ministers spar on X over IDF soldier destroying Jesus statue
11 articles · Updated · ewtnnews.com · Apr 25
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar apologized for the statue’s destruction in southern Lebanon, calling it "grave and disgraceful," while Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski demanded punishment for the soldier.
Sikorski accused the IDF of war crimes and harming hostages, prompting Sa’ar to defend the IDF as professional and ethical, warning that such statements could have dangerous consequences.
The incident has heightened diplomatic tensions and drawn international attention to the conduct of Israeli forces in Lebanon, with calls for accountability and broader scrutiny of military actions in the region.
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