Herzog Condemns Settler Violence in Jalud as 'Moral Stain'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog strongly condemned the violent acts perpetrated by Israeli settlers in the Palestinian village of Jalud, south of Nablus, on the previous night. Palestinian sources reported that settlers set fire to two homes belonging to the Tobaasi family. The family had recently returned to their homes following a court order after being displaced for approximately two months. The fires caused significant damage to the buildings and their contents.

The Israeli military and police stated that the operation to return the Palestinian family to their homes was not completed due to riots that erupted in the village. According to an army statement, over 100 Israeli rioters were present, blocking roads, burning tires, and throwing stones at security forces. The rioters also set fire to Palestinian-owned buildings, vehicles, and other property. Three border police officers sustained minor injuries, and a security forces vehicle was damaged.

Security forces dispersed the rioters using crowd control measures and arrested two suspects, who were taken for investigation. President Herzog issued a statement calling the violence a "grave moral stain" and an attack on the rule of law and fundamental principles. He emphasized that setting fires, throwing stones, and assaulting soldiers and border police officers are unjustifiable actions that contradict Jewish teachings.