Israeli Settlers Accused of Arson Attack on West Bank Mosque

The incident in Marda marks a surge in violence in the occupied West Bank, with settlers allegedly targeting Palestinian structures and communities.

A mosque in the West Bank village of Marda was set on fire, with Hebrew graffiti reading 'revenge' and 'burn the mosque, build the temple' spray-painted on its walls.
Palestinian officials and residents have attributed the attack to Israeli settlers, while Israeli authorities have launched an investigation but made no arrests so far.
The attack is part of a broader rise in settler violence, with over 1,400 incidents reported since October 2023, coinciding with the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Human rights groups and the United Nations have condemned the intensifying violence, citing a sharp increase in Palestinian casualties and property destruction in the West Bank.
The Israeli government faces criticism for inadequate law enforcement against settlers, with accusations that military protection enables such attacks.