Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank village of Jiljilya

No Comment Video. Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank village of Jiljilya Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 17/06/2026 - 15:02 GMT+2 Residents of Jiljilya, north of Ramallah, awoke on 17 June to find their mosque set alight overnight, with burnt tyres, Hebrew graffiti reading "revenge" and extensive damage left behind in an area of the occupied West Bank where Israelis are prohibited from entering. Residents said they heard explosions shortly after 2 a.m. before seeing smoke rise from the mosque. According to local imam Mohammad Khasib, 15 to 20 tyres were set on fire inside the ablution area, causing extensive damage to the building. Hebrew graffiti, including the word “revenge” and references to detainees, was sprayed on the exterior walls. The mosque is located in Area A of the occupied West Bank, which is administered by the Palestinian Authority and is generally off-limits to Israeli civilians. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The incident was one of two reported attacks on mosques overnight in villages north of Ramallah. Palestinian officials said dozens of mosques and churches across the occupied West Bank have been vandalised or damaged since the start of 2026, amid a wider rise in violence linked to Israeli settlers. Inside the mosque in Jiljilya, walls and doors were blackened by soot, while intense heat cracked and damaged the floor tiles. Local residents returned to the site on Wednesday morning to clear debris and clean the damaged areas. At the time of reporting, Israeli police and military authorities had not publicly commented on the incident. Palestinian leaders called for stronger protection of religious sites and accountability for those responsible. West Bank Palestinian Territories Terrorist attack Israel Violence Middle East Top stories Now playing Next Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank village of Jiljilya Now playing Next Thousands flock to Art Basel in Switzerland as market outlook improves Now playing Next Javier Bardem joins Hollywood greats at landmark ceremony Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 17th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Preserving Qatar’s Cultural Heritage In partnership with Media City Now playing Next World Environment Day summit demands faster climate action In partnership with Azpromo Now playing Next Messi hat-trick fuels Argentina's World Cup title hopes Now playing Next Air passengers to enjoy free cabin bags as decade-long EU talks end Now playing Next Iran duped Trump into a bad deal, Bolton warns Now playing Next 'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies after fall into volcanic crater Now playing Next Iran declares victory and Israel digs in as US deal faces first test Now playing Next Singer Oliver Tree among six killed in helicopter incident Now playing Next An influencer, a PR specialist and a bishop: Who are the latest EU-sanctioned disinformation actors? Now playing Next Hundreds of cats rescued from being eaten in Vietnam Now playing Next Europeans head to World Cup in droves, but which country has seen the best supporter turnout? Now playing Next All of Uzbekistan readies to watch history at its first World Cup ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Ukraine: Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia home kills one, injures seven No Comment Washington's Lincoln Memorial pool turns green days after renovation No Comment Kazakhstan’s skies welcome Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup No Comment UK lions predict England's World Cup fate Europe Today Watch: Cash, power, and politics—inside Gianni Infantino’s World Cup empire Health news France is releasing millions of sterile insects to fight tiger mosquitoes Europe News One killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Business Tashkent International Investment Forum opens amid high-level diplomacy and business talks Europe Today G7 leaders press Trump on Ukraine as summit wraps up Nature Fisherman wrestles great white shark to free it from hook Sport Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0 Europe News EU Parliament rejects member states’ first draft of long-term budget ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Russia says yacht making 'dangerous approach' in Channel prompted warning shots Qatar Qatar 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran framework deal before Friday's signing Europe News Kyiv seeks license to produce Patriot systems for Ukraine and Europe Switzerland UN says 2.4m refugees will need resettling in 2027 and warns of shortage of options Business Line Industrial zones attract manufacturers and logistics investment Russia Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes during training flight No Comment Watch: German chancellor surprises Trump with 'Trump 47' football jersey at G7 Europe News MEPs approve EU-US trade deal despite Trump’s new trade war threats ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT