MK Tzvi Sukkot Destroys Terrorist Memorial Near Nablus Under IDF Guard

On August 25, 2026, Religious Zionism MK Tzvi Sukkot was filmed demolishing a memorial in the village of Madama, south of Nablus, which he said commemorated terrorists. The act, carried out under IDF security, followed Sukkot's repeated requests to the military to remove such memorials in Madama and Burin villages, which had not been acted upon. Sukkot stated, "We will not allow incitement to terror in the heart of the West Bank or the glorification of murderers," describing the demolition as part of a firm message to future generations of terrorists.

The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the West Bank, with Central Command Chief Avi Blot warning that nationalist crime could ignite widespread violence despite a significant decline in Palestinian terror attacks over the past two years. Blot criticized the IDF's focus on nationalist crime incidents, which he said diverts attention from combating Palestinian terrorism. IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Zamir admitted the military was unprepared to present a plan for potential escalation in the West Bank during a recent discussion with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

A senior IDF official highlighted enforcement challenges, citing support for some groups on the ground from local leadership and parts of the government, which complicates military operations. The official noted that commanders in the field often feel isolated in their efforts to maintain order. The demolition of the memorial by MK Sukkot reflects ongoing tensions over the presence of terrorist commemorations in the West Bank and the broader security challenges facing Israel in the region.