A mosque in the occupied West Bank was allegedly set on fire by Israeli settlers, intensifying tensions in the conflict-ridden area. Palestinian residents reported the attack on the mosque in the village of Marda, where graffiti in Hebrew, including phrases like "Revenge" and "Death to Arabs," was found on the walls.

Local authorities managed to control the fire before it caused major damage. Nasfat al-Khufash, head of the Marda village council, described the incident as part of a recurring pattern of violence by settler groups. Israeli police and Shin Bet security services have vowed to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice.

The Palestinian Authority's foreign ministry has condemned the attack and called upon the United Nations Security Council to intervene and protect Palestinian communities. The situation has been further aggravated since recent clashes erupted following an attack by Hamas militants on Israel, fueling a broader conflict across several fronts.