Jewish Suspects Accused of Arson Attack on Home in South Hebron Hills Injuring Two Females

Israeli military forces responded on the evening of August 5 to reports of Israeli civilians attacking Palestinians and setting fire to homes in the Masafer Yatta area of the southern Hebron Hills. The incident involved the arson of a house where a mother and her daughters were present, resulting in injuries to two females, including a child. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the suspects fled the scene before their arrival, and no arrests have been made so far.

The IDF identified burned structures, graffiti, and damaged property at the site. Police from the Judea and Samaria district have joined the investigation to collect evidence. The IDF strongly condemned the attack, which is considered a nationalist-motivated incident.

This event follows a series of similar violent acts in the region. Two days prior, Jewish assailants set fire to several vehicles between the Palestinian villages of Jalud and Talfit near the Shiloh settlement in the Binyamin area. Hate graffiti including the words "revenge," "Avi go home," and Star of David symbols were sprayed, with "Avi" referring to Central Command Chief Avi Blot. About two weeks ago, Palestinians reported multiple violent attacks including the torching of mosques in the villages of Kusra and Kur, accompanied by hateful slogans such as "revenge Binyahu" and "Jewish blood is not cheap."