Israeli security source reportedly says Jews behind torching of West Bank mosque

An unnamed Israeli security source cited by Army Radio says the torching and vandalism of a mosque in the West Bank town of Marda overnight was committed by Jews.

The source is quoted as saying there were no casualties in the incident, and there haven’t yet been any arrests.

Meanwhile, new footage published by Palestinian media shows a burnt door and room at the mosque, alongside graffiti reading “The mosque shall burn, the [Jewish] Temple shall be built.”

#صور | الأضرار التي لحقت بمسجد في قرية مردا شمال سلفيت بعد إحراقه من قبل المستوطنين الإسرائيليين pic.twitter.com/50UQv6HsM5

— المركز الفلسطيني للإعلام (@PalinfoAr) December 20, 2024

Palestinian media earlier published footage of graffiti messages at the scene saying “Revenge” and quoting a Psalms verse: “The righteous man will rejoice when he sees revenge.” The reports alleged that settler extremists were behind the act.

????Breaking: Israeli settler terrorists stormed the village of Marda in the West Bank, setting the mosque on fire while worshippers were praying inside, and spraying hateful graffiti. pic.twitter.com/EZQQmnzpA0

— Ihab Hassan (@IhabHassane) December 20, 2024