Israeli Soldiers Hurt Christian Statues

May 6, 2026, 19:30

Introduction

A soldier from Israel hurt a religious statue in Lebanon. This is one of many problems with Christian sites.

Main Body

A soldier put a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of Mary in Dibil. The Israeli army says this is wrong. They are checking the soldier now. Before this, another soldier broke a statue of Jesus with a hammer. That soldier went to jail for 30 days. Other churches in Gaza are also broken. People say soldiers hurt them during the war. In Jerusalem, a soldier hit a Catholic nun. Another leader could not move freely during Easter. Israel is fighting in the north of Lebanon. They want to make a safe area. Many people must leave their homes because of the war.

Conclusion

The army is looking at these problems. Many people are sad that religious symbols are not safe.

Learning

⚡ THE ACTION-OBJECT LINK

In this story, we see a pattern: Who did it $\rightarrow$ What happened $\rightarrow$ To what/whom.

Look at these simple blocks:

1. The Damage

Soldier $\rightarrow$ hurt $\rightarrow$ statue
Soldier $\rightarrow$ broke $\rightarrow$ statue
Soldier $\rightarrow$ hit $\rightarrow$ nun

2. The Result

Soldier $\rightarrow$ went $\rightarrow$ to jail

💡 KEY WORD SWAPS

To reach A2, you need to describe how things change. Notice these words from the text:

Hurt (General damage) $\rightarrow$ "A soldier hurt a statue."
Broke (Complete damage) $\rightarrow$ "Another soldier broke a statue."

📍 USEFUL PHRASES FOR LOCATIONS

When talking about where things happen, use IN:

In Lebanon
In Dibil
In Gaza
In Jerusalem

Rule: Person $\rightarrow$ Action $\rightarrow$ Object $\rightarrow$ In [Place]

Vocabulary Learning

soldier

a person who fights for a country

Example:The soldier put a cigarette in the mouth of the statue.

army

a group of soldiers who work together

Example:The Israeli army says this is wrong.

statue

a carved or molded figure of a person or animal

Example:The statue of Mary was hit by a cigarette.

cigarette

a small roll of tobacco for smoking

Example:A soldier put a cigarette in the mouth of a statue.

hammer

a tool with a heavy head for hitting things

Example:Another soldier broke a statue of Jesus with a hammer.

jail

a place where people are kept for punishment

Example:That soldier went to jail for 30 days.

war

a fight between countries or groups

Example:Many people must leave their homes because of the war.