Settlers Burn Homes in Jaloud After Court-Ordered Return

Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked and burned two homes belonging to the Al-Tobasi family in the village of Jaloud, south of Nablus, shortly after the family returned to their property following a court order. Mahmoud Al-Tobasi, the homeowner, stated that the Israeli police and army were informed of the situation and provided an escort for his family's return. However, within minutes of their arrival, over 150 settlers began throwing stones at the houses and attempting to breach the property. The Israeli military relocated the Al-Tobasi family, including his wife and son, to the roof for protection, and later used tear gas to disperse the attackers. Despite the military's intervention, settlers continued to throw stones, and Al-Tobasi reported receiving threats, including one gesturing to his throat and others vowing to burn the house down, referencing the Duma arson attack. The family was eventually evacuated by the military, with their homes and a car sustaining complete destruction by fire. Al-Tobasi confirmed that the incident was documented with photos and videos, and that a complaint had been filed with the Israeli police following previous attacks. He noted that while his two other sons live elsewhere, he and his wife are now displaced, as the burned homes are uninhabitable.