Tensions in the occupied Palestinian territories escalated further as Israeli violations continued unabated in both Gaza and the West Bank. In a disturbing incident that has sparked strong condemnation, illegal Jewish settlers launched an attack on a mosque in the northern West Bank, vandalizing the sacred site, setting parts of it on fire, and scrawling racist graffiti on its walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to local Palestinian sources, the assault took place in the village of Deir Istiya<\/strong>, located in the northern region of the occupied West Bank. Settlers reportedly stormed the mosque late at night, carried out extensive vandalism inside the premises, and deliberately ignited fires that caused damage to the structure. Residents who rushed to the scene managed to extinguish the flames before the entire mosque could be engulfed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eyewitnesses stated that the settlers wrote hateful and racist slogans on the mosque\u2019s inner and outer walls\u2014phrases often associated with extremist settler groups that advocate violence, expulsion of Palestinians, and expansion of illegal settlements. Such attacks on religious sites are part of a growing pattern of violence perpetrated by far-right settler groups who act with near-complete impunity under the protection of Israeli forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the attack on the mosque horrified residents of Deir Istiya, the incident is far from isolated. Over recent months, Palestinians across the West Bank have reported a surge in settler violence, including arson attacks on homes, destruction of farms, uprooting of olive trees, road blockades, and physical assaults. Human rights groups have repeatedly warned that settler militias operate freely, often accompanied or supported by Israeli soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In parallel with settler aggression, the Israeli military conducted fresh raids and arrest operations<\/strong> across the occupied West Bank. According to Palestinian media, at least 15 Palestinians<\/strong> were detained during overnight operations carried out in multiple towns and refugee camps. Such arrests\u2014frequently conducted without formal charges\u2014have become routine as Israel expands its crackdown across the territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Israeli air and ground attacks in Gaza<\/strong> also persisted. Despite international calls for a ceasefire and adherence to humanitarian law, Israeli forces reportedly carried out three separate strikes<\/strong> in different parts of the besieged enclave on the same day. In Khan Younis, residential neighborhoods were hit, causing widespread fear among civilians who have already endured months of relentless bombardment and displacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ongoing violence drew sharp international criticism, most notably from Saudi Arabia<\/strong>, which condemned the attack on the mosque and the broader pattern of Israeli military and settler aggression. In an official statement, Riyadh denounced the assaults \u201cin the strongest possible terms,\u201d emphasizing that targeting places of worship and committing acts of intimidation against civilians represent grave violations of human rights and international norms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tensions in the occupied Palestinian territories escalated further as Israeli violations continued unabated in both Gaza and the West Bank. 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