A memorial for South Lebanon Army (SLA) soldiers in Metula was vandalized over the weekend when unknown individuals removed the Lebanese flag. An investigation by the local council found that two IDF soldiers carried out the act, and a report has been forwarded to the Northern Command, according to N12 News.
The vandalism at the SLA memorial in Metula is the latest in a series of attacks on memorials and sovereignty symbols across Israel, which The Zioneer has covered extensively. The South Lebanon Army, a Christian-dominated militia that fought alongside Israel during its occupation of southern Lebanon, maintains a small memorial in the northern border town. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, saw the removal of the Lebanese flag that had been placed at the site. An investigation by the local council reportedly identified two IDF soldiers as the perpetrators; the case has been referred to the Northern Command for further action. No charges have been filed, and the soldiers' identities have not been released.
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