Israeli troops investigated after damage to solar panels in Christian village in Lebanon

Israeli soldiers are under investigation after footage appeared to point out military equipment getting used to wreck solar panels in a Christian village in southern Lebanon.

The incident reportedly took place within the village of Debel, where video clips circulating online appear to point out diggers damaging solar installations and an industrial vehicle on the outskirts of the community, based on The Times of Israel. 

Local reports also allege that essential infrastructure – including water systems, homes, roads and olive groves – was affected in the course of the operation by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers.

The developments come shortly after a separate controversy in the identical village, where a soldier was filmed striking a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer. 

The act drew an unusually direct response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who publicly criticised the behaviour.

Debel lies between the Israeli border and the Litani River and is considered one of several predominantly Christian communities that weren’t initially instructed to evacuate when Israeli forces established a security zone in southern Lebanon. 

However, the reported damage has raised fresh concerns in regards to the conduct of some troops operating in the realm. 

Critics have suggested that religious motivations as a substitute of natural security concerns could also be influencing certain actions.

In response, the IDF confirmed that the newest incident is under review. 

As reported by The Telegraph, a spokesperson stated that the behaviour seen within the footage doesn’t reflect the military’s values, adding that disciplinary steps could be taken if wrongdoing is confirmed.

The episode has emerged at a time of heightened scrutiny inside the military. 

The soldiers involved in the sooner desecration of the Jesus statue have since been detained, with reports indicating they each received 30-day prison sentences and faraway from combat service.

Efforts to revive the damaged religious symbol have already taken place, with a alternative provided by Italian forces serving with the United Nations mission in Lebanon.