Palestinians Set Fire, Lose Control, Then Blame Settlers
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Palestinian youths attempting to set fire to an access road lost control of the blaze, which spread to a car lot near Ein Yabrud. Despite evidence showing they started the fire, social media quickly blamed Jewish residents, an accusation the IDF confirmed was false.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Palestinians accidentally set fire to a car lot near Ein Yabrud.
- They lost control of the fire they started.
- Social media posts falsely blamed Jewish residents.
- The IDF confirmed Palestinians were responsible for the blaze.
- Security forces are searching for the perpetrators.
Recent reports circulating on Palestinian social media claimed that Jewish residents set fire to a car lot near the village of Ein Yabrud, in the Ramallah area. However, documentation from the scene reveals the opposite: Palestinian youths themselves ignited the blaze. According to findings and video footage published by Galei Tzahal (Army Radio), several Palestinian youths attempted to set fire to an access road leading to a nearby outpost. During the incident, they lost control of the fire, which rapidly spread to a nearby car lot. The footage shows the suspects attempting unsuccessfully to extinguish the blaze before fleeing the scene. Meanwhile, social media quickly blamed Jewish residents for the act. The IDF stated that security forces and trackers who arrived at the scene determined, based on the evidence, that the fire was set by Palestinians. Security forces are working to locate and prosecute those responsible. Social media posts rapidly accused Jewish residents of responsibility for the incident.
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