KRIsraeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to two mosques and leaving graffiti on buildings, according to Palestinian officials. These attacks followed a violent clash on Friday where four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed during a confrontation between villagers and armed settlers. The Israeli military confirmed that shots were fired by both sides. The incidents are part of a broader pattern of settler-related violence, with the UN and Palestinian Authority reporting numerous casualties. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has intensified security operations in the West Bank, while far-right members of his government advocate for annexation. Local leaders reported that a newly built mosque was torched and defaced with Hebrew slogans, including references to 'Jewish revenge.' The Palestinian Authority condemned the actions as part of a systematic campaign of settler terrorism.
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