Israeli settlers burn two mosques in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers have burned two mosques in the occupied West Bank, causing significant damage and leaving racist graffiti. The attacks are part of a larger trend of vandalism and arson targeting mosques in the region. Palestinian officials have reported at least 45 incidents of mosque vandalism or burning by settlers since 2025.
- ▪Two mosques were burned by Israeli settlers in separate attacks across the occupied West Bank.
- ▪The attacks caused significant damage and included racist graffiti.
- ▪At least 45 mosques have been vandalised or burned by settlers since 2025.
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