Yosef Haddad Visits Gilad Farm After Devastating Fire, Vows to Rebuild Stronger
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Yosef Haddad visited Gilad Farm after a large fire destroyed 26 homes and four businesses, blaming Palestinian militants for arson. He vowed to rebuild the community stronger, while firefighters battled the blaze for hours, resulting in several injuries.
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- Yosef Haddad condemned the fire at Gilad Farm as deliberate arson by Palestinian militants.
- The fire destroyed 26 homes and four businesses, causing extensive damage.
- Five people, including four firefighters, were injured during firefighting efforts.
- Haddad promised to rebuild the community four times stronger than before.
- The fire was reportedly started by militants from the nearby village of Jit, setting multiple fire points.
- Authorities have not officially confirmed the cause, but evidence points to coordinated arson.
Yosef Haddad, a prominent Israeli public activist, visited Gilad Farm in the West Bank on Wednesday, following a massive fire that caused extensive damage to the community. Haddad condemned the attack, calling the area an integral part of Israel and accusing Palestinian Authority police officers of deliberately igniting the blaze by throwing a lit cigarette butt. "No one should spread nonsense," he said, emphasizing that such acts would not be committed near their own villages.
In a video posted on his Instagram, Haddad addressed Israel's enemies with a firm message: "What you burn, we will rebuild fourfold," promising stronger and more impressive reconstruction. The fire erupted last weekend near the Yishai neighborhood in the settlement of Kedumim. Initial reports and investigations indicated the fire was not accidental but a coordinated arson attack, with militants from the nearby Palestinian village of Jit allegedly setting four separate fire points to maximize damage and endanger lives.
Firefighters, security forces, and local volunteers fought the blaze for hours, aided by eight firefighting planes and an aerial reconnaissance helicopter. The fire rapidly spread due to strong winds, directly threatening Gilad Farm homes. Ultimately, 26 Jewish family homes were completely destroyed, and four local businesses suffered severe damage. Five people were injured during firefighting and rescue efforts, including four firefighters who sustained burns and smoke inhalation, and one civilian with minor injuries.
The incident has heightened tensions in the region, with Haddad's visit underscoring the community's resilience and determination to rebuild. Official sources have yet to confirm the exact cause of the fire, but the prevailing suspicion remains that it was a deliberate arson attack by Palestinian militants.
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