Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques, spray revenge graffiti: Palestinian officials
Israeli settlers have set fire to two mosques in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian officials. The attacks occurred overnight in the villages of Qusra and Kour, where cars and agricultural land were also targeted.
The incidents follow a deadly clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tal on Friday, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead. Both sides have accused each other of provoking the violence.
The Israeli military has sent troops to Qusra and stated that police would investigate and collect evidence. Palestinian officials reported that settlers set fire to a mosque under construction in Qusra and sprayed graffiti, including the word "revenge," on its walls. In a separate incident, settlers set fire to another mosque in the village of Kour and sprayed slogans on its walls.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the incident in Tal by vowing to take "powerful action," including the possible demolition of the homes of two Palestinians allegedly involved in the clash.
The situation in the West Bank has deteriorated significantly in recent months, with a sharp increase in settler attacks against Palestinians. The United Nations has reported that 1,114 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank, the vast majority by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). At least 35 of the deaths have involved attacks by settlers.
The latest attacks have drawn international condemnation. The Israeli military has condemned the attacks on religious sites and stated that they would investigate the incidents. However, there have been few reports of settlers being held accountable for such attacks in the past.
The tension in the West Bank has been further exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which began after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023.
In a separate development, Israeli settlers entered the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy police protection on Saturday. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was among those who entered the site and performed Talmudic rituals. Ben-Gvir stated that "Jews now worship" at the site.
The Israeli military has also carried out raids and arrested dozens of Palestinians in what it has called a "counter-terrorism" operation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have increased their deployment in the West Bank, with 26 battalions now stationed in the territory.
The international community, including the United States, has condemned the violence in the West Bank. The US State Department emphasized the need for stability in the region for both Israeli security and American diplomatic objectives.
The situation remains tense, with reports of further attacks and military operations ongoing.
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