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Joy-Anna Duggar tells sister Jill she’s ‘beautiful’ in swimsuit photo as siblings support each other after Josh’s arrest

JOY-ANNA dropped all conflict with her estranged sister Jill this week, as she complimented her sibling in a new swimsuit photo after their brother Josh's arrest.

The star and her husband Austin Forsyth recently came forward to address Josh Duggar's case, as they claimed to be "heartbroken" over the news.

Joy-Anna offered words of kindness to her older sister
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Joy-Anna offered words of kindness to her older sisterCredit: Instagram

, 23, extended the olive branch to her older sister , 29, this week when she gushed about her sibling's "beauty" in a new .

The elder of the two took to the platform to promote a new line of summer swimsuits, showing more skin than typically allowed by the Duggar clan.

The controversial star modeled four different looks, .

Despite the deviation from modesty in the photos, Joy-Anna took to the comments to praise her sister, writing: "You’re beautiful, Jill.❤️"

Jill posed in a scantily clad photoshoot
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Jill posed in a scantily clad photoshootCredit: Instagram @jillmdillard
She modeled 'modest' swimsuits
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She modeled 'modest' swimsuitsCredit: Instagram @jillmdillard
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Fans were pleased to see the interaction after the girls previously feuded over a difference in values, and 1,367 followers liked the comment in agreement.

Last week, Joy-Anna and her husband Austin .

The couple both took to their Instagram stories to share the same statement, reading: "The recent accusation brought against Josh sadden us to our core.

"We have not wanted to be hasty in making any statements while still trying to process the news ourselves. We are especially heartbroken by the reality that there are children in the world being harmed and exploited."

Joy-Anna and her husband broke their silence over Josh
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Joy-Anna and her husband broke their silence over JoshCredit: Instagram
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"We ask for prayer for all those involved, and it is our continued prayer that the truth comes to light," they concluded.

, 33, has pleaded not guilty to possessing 65 child porn images and was released after making bail.

The father of six left jail wearing an ankle monitor, and will now be confined to his home until his July 2021 trial.

The TLC star has "unlimited access" to his children and his pregnant wife Anna, though he is unable to have contact with any other minors, including his siblings, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Josh was arrested on child porn charges
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Josh was arrested on child porn chargesCredit: AP
He has six young children
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He has six young childrenCredit: Instagram

Jill and her husband also previously spoke out about the horrifying news, as they  they were "very sad."

"We’re very sad about the whole thing, it’s horrible. It’s all very sad. Josh’s wife Anna is pregnant with their seventh child, I cannot imagine how she is feeling."

Jinger Duggar and her husband Jeremy Vuolo also , reading: “We are disturbed to hear of the charges against Josh."

"While this case must go through the legal system, we want to make it clear that we absolutely condemn any form of child abuse and fully support the authorities and judicial process in their pursuit of justice.”

Jill and Derick were 'very sad' over the news
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Jill and Derick were 'very sad' over the newsCredit: Dillard Family Official
Jinger and Jeremy reported feeling 'disturbed' about Josh's charges
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Jinger and Jeremy reported feeling 'disturbed' about Josh's charges

Josh faces 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000 if convicted after trial.

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The troubled star's wife Anna has decided to stand by her husband despite the appalling allegations and has made no commentary towards to subject thus far.

Just a week before his arrest, the mother of six announced she was  with a gender reveal video.

Jill Duggar shows off skin in sexy two-piece swimsuit
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