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"The IDF published an image on Tuesday, which it said was a 'replacement' statue of Jesus Christ in Debl, southern Lebanon - after a shocking viral image showed a soldier smashing the original in the face with a sledgehammer. "A short while ago, in full co-ordination with the local community of Debl in southern Lebanon, the damaged statue was replaced by IDF troops," the statement read. "The Northern Command worked to coordinate the replacement of the statue from the moment it received the report of the incident." "The IDF expresses deep regret over the incident, and is working to ensure that it does not happen again in the future," it added. Earlier, the IDF also confirmed that two soldiers had been removed from combat duty and sent to a military prison for 30 days. Other troops were also reported to have been present during the incident - and did not try to stop it. "The remaining troops who stood by have been summoned for clarification discussions that will be held later on, after which further command-level measures will be determined," the IDF added. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he was 'shocked and saddened' by the original photo and said there would be 'harsh disciplinary' action taken."
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