Israeli Police Probe Arson in A-Tuwani as 1 Burned Car May Link to Gilad Farm Fire
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Jul 19
Israeli Police Probe Arson in A-Tuwani as 1 Burned Car May Link to Gilad Farm Fire
3 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Jul 19
Summary
Overnight violence in A-Tuwani near Hebron left a vehicle burned, buildings spray-painted and a prayer site door damaged, prompting Israeli police and IDF troops to open an investigation.
Police are examining whether the attack was a nationalist 'price tag' assault by extremist settlers and whether it is connected to the weekend fire at Gilad Farm.
Ynet reported a mosque was set on fire, while police said they are coordinating with security agencies and the fire service to identify suspects and verify the link.
The Gilad Farm blaze had already forced mass evacuations, shut part of Highway 55 and injured 2 firefighters, though a preliminary probe said it began with a discarded cigarette butt.