Settlers Burn Palestinian Home Near Nablus Amid Israeli Military Presence

Palestinian sources reported that Israeli settlers set fire to the home of the Tobaissi family in the village of Jaloud, south of Nablus, early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred under the protection and observation of the Israeli army, months after escalating harassment had forced the family to abandon their home in July. Mahmoud Tobaissi, the head of the family, stated that they endured a three-month siege and continuous pressure before being compelled to leave. Attacks, which began in April, targeted two adjacent homes built by the family, including burning doors, throwing stones, setting up a tent nearby, demolishing parts of a house, and cutting off water and electricity. The family left their home on July 22, exhausting all means of resistance. Settlers attempted to storm the houses after their departure, but soldiers prevented them. The family fears further attacks if Israeli forces withdraw.

In a related incident, the Israeli military and police stated that efforts to return the Palestinian family to their home were unsuccessful due to riots. Over 100 Israeli rioters reportedly blocked roads, burned tires, and threw stones at security forces. The rioters also set fire to Palestinian-owned buildings and vehicles. Three border police officers sustained minor injuries, and a security vehicle was damaged. Forces dispersed the crowd using riot control measures and arrested two suspects.

Separately, Palestinian sources reported that settlers also set fire to a home and several vehicles in the village of al-Mughayyir, near Ramallah, on Monday night.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the violent riots in the Samaria region and the attacks on security forces. He stated that the few rioters do not represent law-abiding settlers and hinder security forces. Netanyahu expressed support for Israeli soldiers and border guards and called for the full force of the law to be applied to the rioters.