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Israeli settlers have set fire to two mosques, cars, and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian officials, escalating tensions after a deadly clash that killed four Palestinians and two Israelis on Friday. The violence occurred in the villages of Qusra and Kour, with settlers reportedly vandalizing property, stealing items, and spray-painting hate graffiti, including the word 'revenge' on mosque walls. The mayor of Qusra stated that a mosque under construction was torched. The Israeli military confirmed sending troops to Qusra and said police would investigate. The latest attacks follow Friday's confrontation near the village of Tal, where both sides accuse each other of provoking the violence. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed 'powerful action,' including possible demolition of homes of two Palestinians allegedly involved. Since the deadly clash, multiple settler attacks have been reported across West Bank villages. The region has seen a surge in settler violence, particularly after the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent Gaza war. The UN reports over 1,100 Palestinians killed in the West Bank since the war began, with at least 35 deaths linked to settler attacks. Israel's settlement expansion continues, with 700,000 Jews living in West Bank and East Jerusalem settlements, which are considered illegal under international law.
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