Palestinians in fear as Israeli forces mount pogroms on West Bank mosques
Summary
Israeli forces threw tear gas inside a mosque in the West Bank village of Madama during evening prayers, causing a 66-year-old worshipper to collapse. Recently, there has been a rise in attacks by Israeli settlers and military against Palestinian mosques and communities in the occupied West Bank, which are increasing tensions in the area.Key Facts
- Israeli forces used tear gas inside a mosque in Madama village near Nablus during prayer time.
- A 66-year-old man, Naim Ahmed Faraj, suffered from suffocation after inhaling tear gas and collapsed.
- These attacks are part of a growing number of violent raids by Israeli settlers and military in the occupied West Bank.
- Settler attacks include arson and vandalism, such as burning mosques and painting threatening graffiti.
- More than 750,000 Israeli settlers live in illegal settlements throughout the occupied Palestinian territory.
- Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, oppose the creation of a Palestinian state.
- At least 13 mosques have been vandalized or burned by Israeli settlers and forces since early 2024.
- The Palestinian Ministry of Religious Affairs says these actions violate international law and heighten the risk of religious conflict.
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