Mosques in West Bank are set on fire during a weekend of settler violence
Summary
Two mosques in the Israeli-occupied West Bank were set on fire overnight, in what appears to be an attack by Israeli settlers. This follows a weekend of violence that resulted in the deaths of four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers, raising tensions in the region.Key Facts
- Two mosques in the villages of Qusra and Kour in the northern West Bank were heavily damaged by fires.
- Attackers left graffiti on one mosque with messages referring to revenge for an Israeli soldier killed recently.
- Israeli soldiers and police increased their presence in the West Bank after the attacks, closing roads and searching for militants.
- Over 70 Palestinians were arrested during efforts to control the rising violence.
- The violence is linked to growing criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government, accused of ignoring attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians.
- Residents of affected villages reported previous incidents like theft and said Israeli authorities had not provided help.
- Security footage showed people detonating an explosion at the mosque entrance in Kour.
- Israeli military and police said they are investigating the mosque attacks and condemned violence against religious sites.
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