
Mosques, Cars Set On Fire As Settlers Take Revenge For Samaria Terrorist Attack
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — A series of alleged retaliatory incidents and disturbances took place overnight between Saturday and Sunday across Judea and Samaria, following Friday’s deadly terror attack near Havat Gilad.
According to Palestinian reports, the main incidents included the arson of mosques, vandalism, and the spraying of nationalist graffiti.
In the town of Qusra, south of Nablus, a mosque was set on fire, causing extensive damage. Graffiti reading “Revenge” was reportedly sprayed at the scene.
In the nearby village of Kur, close to Tulkarm, another mosque was reportedly set ablaze, with graffiti stating “Jewish blood is not ownerless.”
In Beit Furik, east of Shechem, Palestinian reports said there was an attempted arson attack on a home, along with graffiti reading “Jews, wake up.”
In the Ein Samia quarry, northeast of Ramallah, a group of Israeli settlers allegedly attacked the site, setting heavy machinery and equipment on fire. In the nearby village of Beitillu, several privately owned Palestinian vehicles were also reportedly torched.
At the same time, the IDF and the Shin Bet continued intensive security operations throughout the Shechem and Tulkarm areas, including curfews, roadblocks, and arrest raids.
Security forces operated in the village of Tel, home to the terrorists involved in Friday’s attack, where they mapped the suspects’ homes in preparation for temporary sealing and eventual demolition. The home of the terrorist who allegedly seized a weapon during the attack and was later arrested by Duvdevan special forces was also surveyed.
Palestinian sources reported that the Israeli military distributed leaflets in several villages, including Tel and Kafin, warning residents against violence and incitement.
One of the leaflets reportedly read:
“Stop creating riots and chaos. We are watching you everywhere and at all times, and our eyes are on you. Do not mess with us.”
The notices also warned residents that incitement on social media is considered a terrorism-related offense and could lead to arrest.
Israeli security forces also carried out extensive raids across the Tulkarm region, arresting numerous suspects, many of whom were reported to be previously released prisoners.