Israeli Settlers Torch Bir al-Walidain Mosque in Marda, Near Salfit, Spray Racist Slogans

Dec 20, 2024, 07:28 AM

Israeli settlers have reportedly set fire to the Bir al-Walidain Mosque in the village of Marda, located near Salfit in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred early on Friday morning, with the settlers also spray-painting racist slogans on the mosque's walls, including the word 'revenge' and phrases targeting Palestinians and Arabs. Local sources confirmed that the settlers infiltrated the village after midnight, causing significant damage to the mosque. The attack is part of a broader escalation of settler violence against Palestinians and their properties in the West Bank, amidst ongoing military operations in Gaza.