New round of violence in West Bank, two mosques set on fire, Israel accused of arson

Tel Aviv: A new round of violence has once again started in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Two mosques were set on fire in the West Bank, officials said on Sunday. According to officials, mosques were set on fire overnight in the villages of Qusra and Kaur in the northern West Bank. This incident is reportedly being linked to an attack by people living in Israeli settlements. Both the mosques have suffered considerable damage in the arson.

More than 70 Palestinians arrested

after the attack israeli soldier And police spread across the West Bank. They closed main roads and blocked access to a hospital where they believed two terrorists were hiding. Israel also arrested more than 70 Palestinians over the weekend in an effort to control rising tensions.

Such incidents will not be tolerated

The Israeli army condemned the attacks on mosques, saying such incidents that damage religious sites will not be tolerated. The army has said that it will start investigating the matter along with the police. However, Palestinians and human rights organizations allege that no action is often taken in cases of attacks on Palestinians by people from Israeli settlements.

Efforts to control the situation, campaign in many areas

To control the situation in the West Bank, the Israeli army and police launched operations in many areas. More than 70 Palestinians were arrested over the weekend, according to officials. The Israeli army has also taken action to seal the homes of two Palestinian attackers suspected of killing two soldiers killed on Friday.

87 Palestinians die in West Bank

According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, 87 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank this year, 21 of them reportedly in attacks by Israeli settlers. At the same time, in 2026, three Israeli civilians were killed in attacks by Palestinian militants, including two soldiers killed on Friday.

Amidst the increasing violence, Arab League Secretary General Nabil Fahmi has appealed to US President Donald Trump to rein in the alleged radical policies of the Israeli government. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has also urged the international community to put pressure on Israel to stop violence in the West Bank. Pope Leo XIV has also expressed concern over increasing violence in the Middle East and appealed for dialogue for a just political solution.

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