Governor blames Israeli government for settler attack on West Bank mosque

Abdullah Kamil, the governor of the occupied West Bank’s Salfit, said the Israeli government is fully responsible for the crimes of illegal Israeli settlers in the Marda village near the city of Salfit, according to the Wafa news agency.

Earlier today, illegal settlers stormed and set on fire the village’s mosque, writing vengeful and racist slogans against Arabs and Muslims as well as threatening villagers.

Kamil said these acts are a direct result of the continuous incitement of far-right Israeli ministers and carried out under the protection and support of the Israeli army.

Israeli authorities reportedly launched an investigation into the incident, Israeli media reported.

“We view the incident with severity and will work with determination to bring those responsible to justice,” a joint statement by Israel’s police and the Shin Bet internal security service reportedly said.

🚨Breaking: Israeli settler terrorists stormed the village of Marda in the West Bank, setting the mosque on fire while worshippers were praying inside, and spraying hateful graffiti. pic.twitter.com/EZQQmnzpA0

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