Jewish Rioters Attack Palestinian Village, Burn Family Home

Approximately 100 extremist Jewish rioters stormed the Palestinian village of Jaloud, near Nablus, overnight between Monday and Tuesday, setting fire to a family's home and other structures. The attack occurred as the Israeli military attempted to facilitate the return of the Toubasi family to their home, from which they had been forcibly displaced in July due to repeated harassment by extremists. Calls were circulated among "hilltop youth" groups to prevent the family's return. Three Border Police officers sustained minor injuries during the clashes. Three Jewish suspects, including two minors aged 15 and 17, were arrested at the scene.

The Israeli military and police stated that the operation to return the family was unsuccessful due to the riots. "Over 100 Israeli rioters were present in the village, blocking roads, burning tires, and throwing stones at security forces. The rioters also set fire to Palestinian structures, vehicles, and other property," the military reported. The statement added that forensic investigators would collect evidence to aid the ongoing investigation and condemned any harm to security personnel, vandalism, and property damage, noting that such incidents disrupt security operations.

Maiarat Abad, a member of the Toubasi family, expressed her anguish on social media, praying for divine retribution against the settlers. The Toubasi family had previously described to Ynet how they were effectively besieged in their homes for months before being forced to leave. Mahmoud Toubasi recounted incidents including attempted arson, the erection of a "sukkah" (temporary hut) next to their homes, constant stone-throwing, loud music at night, and threats, including comparisons to the Dawabsheh family arson. Settlers also allegedly cut off their water and electricity before the family finally departed on July 22.

Palestinians also reported disturbances in other nearby villages, including El-Mureir, where cars were set ablaze and hate graffiti was sprayed, and in Qaryut, where a woman was reportedly attacked. Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the violence as a severe act that undermines the rule of law and basic values, while Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi called the rioters criminals who harm Jewish settlement and Israel. Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, denounced the actions as immoral, un-Jewish, and indicative of anarchy and a loss of control under the current government.