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IDF investigating after footage shows soldiers damaging solar panels in south Lebanon town
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF says it is investigating after footage published by Lebanese media showed military excavators damaging solar panels in the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon.
“The actions seen in the video do not align with the values of the IDF and the conduct expected of its soldiers,” the military says in response to a query by The Times of Israel.
The IDF says the incident is under investigation, and according to the findings, actions will be taken against the troops involved.
According to Lebanese media, damage was also caused to water infrastructure in Debel, along with homes, roads, and olive trees.
الجيش الاسرائيلي واصل عمليات الهدم والتخريب في بلدة دبل الحدودية حيث اقدم على جرف الواح الطاقات الشمسية التي تغذي البلدة بالكهرباء ومحطة المياه اضافة إلى بعض المنازل والطرقات وأشجار الزيتون pic.twitter.com/Etu9asXQGz
— LBCI Lebanon News (@LBCI_NEWS) April 25, 2026
Debel, like several other Christian communities in southern Lebanon, has not been ordered by Israel to evacuate amid the fighting against Hezbollah. Last week, a soldier smashed a statue of Jesus in the village, drawing widespread condemnation.
The Times of Israel Community.