West Bank mosque attacks rise to 23
The Palestinian Resistance Committee for the Wall and Settlement reported that since the beginning of 2023 up to October 11, 2023, Israeli settlers and the occupation army have carried out 23 attacks on Palestinian mosques in the West Bank. These included setting mosques on fire, attempting to set them on fire, destroying entrances and religious facilities, and targeting Qurans and prayer spaces. The assaults increased significantly in 2026, with 13 incidents recorded from the start of the year until now, and a surge in attacks during June and July. These attacks have affected wide geographical areas, including Ramallah, Nablus, and Tulkarem. Such assaults impact the freedom of worship and Palestinian religious sites, causing material damage to the buildings. They are part of a systematic targeting of holy places within the broader context of settlement expansion and land confiscation in Palestinian territories. The committee calls for independent investigations and accountability of those responsible, urging the international community to protect Palestinian places of worship and prevent the recurrence of these assaults.
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