Settlers Set Fire to Entrance of Mosque West of Nablus
Israeli settlers stormed a mosque in the Zawata area west of Nablus and set fire to its entrance. The incident comes amid a notable escalation of settler attacks and military operations in the West Bank recently.
Details of the Criminal Incident
Targeting a Place of Worship
Members of the “Price Tag” group broke into the mosque at dawn today, deliberately setting fire to the main entrance of the building. The fire caused clear material damage to the mosque’s external structure.
Conditions Surrounding the Attack
The operation was carried out under cover of darkness, amid heavy military presence in the area. There were no reports of human injuries as a result of the fire, but the material damage was severe.
Escalation of Settler Violence
Simultaneous Wave of Arrests
This crime came in conjunction with a wide-scale arrest campaign carried out by the Israeli army in various parts of the West Bank. The campaign included dozens of Palestinians, according to local sources.
The “Price Tag” Strategy
The “Price Tag” group relies on carrying out retaliatory attacks against Palestinians and their property in response to any operations against settlers. This group is classified as a terrorist organization by several countries.
Reactions and Follow-ups
Initial Investigations
The Palestinian police opened an investigation into the incident and collected evidence from the site. Civil defense teams also began assessing the extent of the damage in preparation for restoration procedures.
Expected International Condemnation
Palestinian human rights institutions are preparing to document the incident and refer it to international institutions. Several countries are expected to condemn this attack targeting places of worship.
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