Israeli settlers attack and desecrate mosque in occupied West Bank

Middle East EyeCenter-LeftSCO 1 min read 100% complete by Sean MathewsOctober 24, 2025 at 08:07 PM

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Israeli settlers attacked and vandalized a mosque in Khirbet Tana, a hamlet near Beit Furik, east of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred on Friday, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa. Thaer Hanani, a member of the Defence of Tana Lands, reported that settlers stormed the Bayt al-Sheikh Mosque and vandalized its contents. The attack took place in an area with a long history of tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinians. The vandalism is part of a recent escalation of attacks on Palestinians in occupied territories. The incident highlights ongoing conflicts between Israelis and Palestinians in the region.

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West Bank

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