Commentator Yosef Haddad said that two Palestinian police officers started the wildfire that swept through the Samaria community of Havat Gilad on Saturday, destroying dozens of homes and leaving 84 children homeless, according to his statement. The claim has not been independently verified.
Commentator Yosef Haddad claimed Wednesday that two Palestinian police officers were responsible for the wildfire that devastated the Samaria community of Havat Gilad on Saturday, July 19. According to his statement, the fire destroyed dozens of buildings and left 84 children homeless.
The Zioneer previously reported that the wildfire destroyed 30 homes and was later recognized by Israeli authorities as a hostile act, enabling residents to file for compensation. The fire's origin had been under investigation, with suspicion of arson.
Haddad's allegation, posted on social media, has not been independently verified. No official source has confirmed the involvement of Palestinian police officers.
2 developments
- DevelopingHavat Gilad wildfire: 30 buildings destroyed, 5 injured; arson suspected
- DevelopingFundraising campaign launched for Givati reservist Yishai, wife Tsofia after Havat Gilad fire
- StrongExclusive: Border Police arrest two PA police officers for Samaria wildfire
- StrongSamaria Council: Havat Gilad fire officially recognized as hostile act, compensation to follow
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