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Settlers Torch Mosque in Hebron as Israeli Forces Arrest Children Across West Bank

Israeli occupation forces and settler militias launched a wave of raids across the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem overnight into Sunday, setting fire to a mosque and carrying out arrests that included mino

The overnight assault struck multiple towns and villages, combining settler arson attacks with military incursions in a pattern that has become increasingly common across the occupied territory.

Palestinian sources reported that settler groups set fire to a mosque during the overnight hours, while occupation forces simultaneously conducted a series of raids across West Bank cities and villages, as well as in occupied Jerusalem. The combined operations resulted in arrests that reportedly included Palestinian children, adding to a growing pattern of settler violence against religious sites that human rights groups have repeatedly flagged as part of a broader campaign of intimidation against Palestinian communities. Local reporting indicates the raids were accompanied by property damage and confrontations between residents and occupation forces in several locations.

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Ahmed Shameya

I'm a Palestinian journalist based in Gaza, and I'll keep you on top of Palestine's latest news.

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