Israel’s top Jewish religious body 'refuses to condemn' smashing of Jesus statue
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 09:51 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
The Israeli rabbinate, Israel's top Jewish religious body, has refused to condemn the destruction of a statue of Jesus in the West Bank. The incident has sparked controversy and debate about the role of religion in politics.
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