Israeli authorities have reportedly recognized the massive wildfire in the Samaria community of Havat Gilad as a hostile act, clearing the way for state compensation to residents for damages.
The Zioneer has learned that Israeli authorities have reportedly recognized the massive wildfire that swept through the Samaria community of Havat Gilad as a hostile act, entitling residents to state compensation for damages. The report, published Monday evening at 18:15 Jerusalem, cites official sources. The designation formalizes the fire as a terrorist arson, though full details of the decision have not yet been released. This follows the earlier recognition by the Judea and Samaria police district, which cleared the way for state-funded rebuilding.
The desk's coverage of the Havat Gilad fire began Monday morning at 10:15 Jerusalem, when Channel 14 reported the arrest of two Arab suspects on suspicion of arson. Shortly after, Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan called on the government to formally recognize the fire as arson and take responsibility for rebuilding the community. By 10:15 Jerusalem, the police district had officially recognized the arson as a hostile act, with Dagan announcing that the community would be rebuilt and become larger. The state's subsequent recognition now enables compensation for damages.
The wildfire, which broke out on Saturday, destroyed 30 buildings and lightly injured five people, as The Zioneer reported on Sunday. Authorities investigated it on suspicion of arson with a nationalist motive. The investigation remains ongoing, and the full scope of the state's compensation plan has yet to be detailed.
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