Israeli troops have been filmed destroying solar panels in the same Christian village in southern Lebanon, where an IDF (Israel Defence Force) soldier destroyed a statue of Jesus earlier this month.

The soldiers were seen destroying the panels with diggers in Debel on Saturday night. It’s reported that there has also been wider damage to homes, roads, an industrial vehicle and olive trees.

The IDF which has launched an investigation into the incident told Lebanese media: “The actions seen in the video are not in line with the IDF's values and the conduct expected of its soldiers," adding that based on the findings of the investigation, “command measures will be taken accordingly."

Residents of Debel, which is on the border with Israel, were told they didn’t need to evacuate after the IDF established a security zone in southern Lebanon.

The soldier who smashed the village’s statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer has been removed from combat duty and given 30 days of military detention, along with a soldier who photographed the incident.

Six other soldiers who were present at the scene face disciplinary action.