Israeli Settlers Torch Cars Near Ramallah, Escalating Tensions in West Bank

Masked attackers set fire to vehicles in Al-Bireh, prompting international condemnation and calls for Israeli government action.

Approximately 20 cars were set ablaze by masked Jewish settlers in the Al-Bireh area, adjacent to Ramallah, early Monday morning.
The attack is one of the boldest in the region, with residents reporting that settlers fired shots when they attempted to extinguish the flames.
International criticism has mounted, with the United States urging Israel to curb settler violence, which has intensified amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Israeli authorities, including police and the Shin Bet security agency, have launched an investigation into the incident.
Palestinian officials and groups have condemned the attack, calling for comprehensive sanctions against the settler movement.