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.


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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."