Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.
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Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.
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