The Israel Defense Forces and Border Police have sent troops to respond to reports of arson attacks by extremist settlers in West Bank Palestinian villages, according to the IDF.
Earlier in the night, dozens of settler extremists reportedly raided multiple Palestinian villages in the territory, torching homes, vehicles and other property.
Footage from the villages of Jalud, Fandaqumiya, Silat ad-Dhahr and Qaryut showed buildings on fire, with residents heard rushing to try and evacuate those inside. The incident comes amid a rise in settler violence in recent months.
The statement from the IDF spokesperson said reports were received of “Israeli citizens who burned buildings and property, and disturbed the peace in the area.”
The statement said troops were working to restore order, and added that Israel’s security forces “condemn violence of any kind and will continue working to protect residents’ security and order in the area.”
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