Israeli settlers torch residential tents in Palestinian village south of Nablus
Israeli settlers set fire to several residential tents in the eastern part of the Palestinian village of Duma, south of Nablus, on Friday, causing material damage, according to local sources.
The sources said a group of settlers attacked the eastern area of the village and deliberately torched several tents used as homes by Palestinian residents.
No injuries were reported in the attack, although the fires caused damage to residential property.
The incident adds to ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian communities and property across the occupied West Bank, raising further concerns over the safety and security of residents. (ILKHA)
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