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BREAKING: The Israeli army just destroyed a decades old cross at the summit of Mount Hermon in Syria.
The soldiers’ explanation on why they did so:
“In the briefing, we are told that the point to which the climbers and the people are going to work and place things is at the top of the peak (it is literally a kilometer north of the highest UN post on the mountain) which they decided to call - listen carefully - "The Jesus" and why - because there is a cross there that was built there a long time ago and it marks the summit, the place there to this day is called - "The Cross"
We really didn't like it and were worried that from now on, no one would have a reason to see a cross there and call this place that...”
Israeli Soldiers Accused of Destroying Cross on Mount Hermon
Just days before Christmas, a decades-old Christian cross atop Mount Hermon in Syria was destroyed, allegedly by Israeli soldiers.
This occurred after Israel took control of the strategically important mountain following the removal of Bashar al-Assad from power.
The mountain serves as a key observation point between Syria and Lebanon and is a significant source of water.
The soldiers reportedly explained their actions by saying, The soldiers’ explanation on why they destroyed it: “We really didn't like it and were worried that from now on, no one would have a reason to see a cross there."
So the Cross stands up like a bright beacon in long range optical sights, making it a target marker for artillery or missile systems.
ReplyDeleteIt was a straightforward military decision to destroy it.