Mosque and Vehicles Burned in West Bank Village Amid Escalating Settler Violence
May 2026 | By Azad News
Reports from Palestinian news agency Wafa state that a mosque and several vehicles were set on fire early Friday in the village of Jibiya, located northwest of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
According to local sources, individuals entered the village during the incident, burned the mosque, and damaged multiple Palestinian-owned vehicles.
The attackers also reportedly spray-painted racist slogans on walls and residential properties in the area before leaving the scene.
In a separate incident, similar attacks were reported in the town of Al-Lubban al-Sharqiya, south of Nablus, where homes were targeted during early morning hours.
Witnesses told Wafa that several doors were broken and residents, including women and children, were left in fear during the raids along the town’s main road.
The occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, has witnessed a continued escalation in violence, including military raids, arrests, and reported attacks on Palestinian civilians and property.
Palestinian officials say the situation has worsened significantly since October 2023, with thousands of casualties reported as a result of ongoing military operations and clashes in the region.
According to official Palestinian figures, thousands of Palestinians have been killed or injured, while tens of thousands have been detained amid rising tensions and frequent security operations.
Humanitarian concerns continue to grow as communities in the West Bank report increasing incidents of violence, property destruction, and displacement.
Conclusion
The reported attacks in Jibiya and nearby areas reflect escalating unrest in the occupied West Bank, where rising violence and repeated confrontations have intensified fears among Palestinian residents and deepened regional instability.
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