West Bank Mosque in Palestine Set Ablaze by Israeli Settlers During Ramadan

An international photo shows a Palestinian man inspecting the entrance to the Abu Bakr al-Siddiq mosque, which was set on fire in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Monday local time. The incident, in which the mosque was set on fire, was carried out by Israeli settlers. (REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman)

“The IDF strongly condemns the incident, including the damage to religious institutions, and will continue to act firmly to maintain security and order in the area,” the military said in a statement. (REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman)

Residents said that worshippers who came to pray Fajr (dawn prayer) also found signs of fire at the entrance to the mosque, graffiti considered offensive to the Prophet Muhammad, including slogans such as “a fitting price” and “revenge,” on the walls. (JAAFAR ASHTIYEH / AFP)

The Palestinian Ministry of Religious Affairs described the incident as a “nationalist attack” and accused what it called “nationalist gangs” of carrying out daily attacks on Islamic holy sites and private property. (JAAFAR ASHTIYEH / AFP)

It said that 45 mosques were attacked in 2025 and described the arson as part of a broader incitement against Islamic and Christian holy sites, which it said was the same as an attack on Muslims and their religious sentiments. It added that actions such as arson, closures and bans on the call to prayer violate religious and international law. (REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman)