Israeli settlers carried out arson attacks on Palestinian communities east of Ramallah on Monday morning, setting vehicles and a mosque on fire in what Palestinians described as a coordinated assault. Residents said an elderly Palestinian man was doused with gasoline; no injuries have been confirmed.
On Monday morning, Israeli settlers attacked several Palestinian communities east of Ramallah, setting vehicles ablaze and forcing their way into a mosque which they set on fire, according to Palestinian sources. The violence hit the village east of Ramallah and spread to Deir Dibwan, where more vehicles were burned. Residents say an elderly man was doused with gasoline during the assault.
The Zioneer has previously reported, citing Palestinian accounts, on settler attacks in the Deir Dibwan area (June 14) and on a series of price-tag incidents and arson attacks in the vicinity of Ramallah in recent weeks. Monday's attack — which involved multiple communities and the targeting of a mosque — appears to be the most extensive in this recent wave. The incident has not been officially confirmed by Israeli security sources, and no arrests have been reported. The account relies on a single Palestinian source.
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