Israeli Soldier Destroys Crucifix, Sparks Outrage

0:00A video went viral, showing an Israeli soldier smashing a crucifix statue in a family's private garden in the southern Lebanese village of Debel. The owner, who saw him the dove, saw it online like everyone else since Israeli forces blocked access to the area. This came amid Israel's ground invasion of 7 Levenon in the war with Hezbollah, which started March 2 after cross-border attacks. A truce was announced last week, but Israeli troops still control a strip of land inside Levenon. The footage sparked outrage across Levenon and beyond, hitting hard in a region where such symbols run deep. Israel's military responded quick, replacing the damaged Italian donated crucifix with a smaller version. They apologized and installed at Wednesday during a ceremony with village priests, residents, UN peacekeepers, and the Doff's family. Even Italy's prime minister sent a message praising it as a sign of peace. Despite the fix, the Doff's family can't return home due to restrictions and nearby demolitions

1:01targeting Hezbollah sites. With fears of a long-term buffer zone, displaced folks worry about rebuilding lives as the fragile ceasefire tests everyone's patients. From your city, powered by AI, this is Canada News Today.