West Bank mosque said torched by settlers; 8 arrested for assaults on Palestinians, mosque arsons

Eight individuals aged 16 to 20 have been arrested in the West Bank following a series of violent incidents, including the alleged torching of a mosque and physical assaults against Palestinians. Reports indicate that an elderly Palestinian woman was beaten and four Palestinians were shot during confrontations involving settlers and military forces.

The events have drawn sharp criticism from former Israeli officials, who compared the nature of the settler violence to historical actions in Germany. The arrests follow a period of heightened tension in the region, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding security and civil order in the West Bank.