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Israeli settlers torch two mosques in the occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in the occupied West Bank amid a wave of unrest, according to Al Jazeera. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of further broad action in response.

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Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in the occupied West Bank amid a wave of unrest in the Palestinian territory, Al Jazeera reported. The attacks form part of a broader pattern of settler violence that has drawn concern from local residents and rights monitors.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the unrest publicly, warning that authorities could take what he described as "more broad action" in response, according to the report. Palestinian officials and residents in affected areas said the arson attacks caused damage to religious property and heightened tension in nearby communities.

The West Bank has experienced recurring episodes of settler-related violence in recent years, with incidents ranging from property damage to physical confrontations. Israeli authorities have said in the past that they investigate reported incidents, though Palestinian advocacy groups have called for stronger enforcement against those responsible.

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