Settlers Torch Mosque in West Bank Amid Rising Tensions; Israeli Authorities Launch Probe into Vandalism and Hate Messages
Marda, West Bank — A mosque in the Palestinian village of Marda was set ablaze by Israeli settlers on Friday, according to local officials, marking a recent spike in regional tensions. The attack also included defacement of the religious site with spray-painted messages and icons, heightening concerns over increased violence in the area. The village council head, Nasfat al-Khafash, reported that the settlers vandalized the mosque early in the morning, leaving behind inflammatory slogans in …