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Settlers Attack Hamida Mosque Amid Rising Violence

11/16/2025

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In Deir Istiya, settlers attacked Hamida Mosque, vandalizing it and attempting arson.
The Israeli military condemned the violence and did not identify any suspects.
Raed Salman of Fatah said the attack seeks to assert control over West Bank lands, a claim Israel disputes citing historical ties.
Imam Ahmad Salman described the incident as part of a trend of settler violence and noted that worshippers gathered for Friday prayers.

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Story summary

In Deir Istiya, settlers attacked Hamida Mosque, vandalizing it and attempting arson.
The Israeli military condemned the violence and did not identify any suspects.
Raed Salman of Fatah said the attack seeks to assert control over West Bank lands, a claim Israel disputes citing historical ties.
Imam Ahmad Salman described the incident as part of a trend of settler violence and noted that worshippers gathered for Friday prayers.