Settlers accused of burning mosque and homes in Masafer Yatta
Videos reported by Al Jazeera show an attack on al-Tuwani, with Palestinian media saying Israeli forces protected the settlers.
By Lucas Ferreira · Science & Environment Writer
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Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of al-Tuwani in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, and burned property there, Al Jazeera reported on July 19, 2026. The reported assault matters because it targeted civilian sites, including homes and a mosque, in a Palestinian community in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera said video footage showed settlers entering al-Tuwani and setting fire to houses, vehicles and a mosque. The village is part of Masafer Yatta, an area south of Hebron.
According to Palestinian media cited by Al Jazeera, Israeli forces protected the settlers during the attack. The report did not include a response from the Israeli military or police.
The footage described by Al Jazeera showed fires during the assault, but the report did not provide details on casualties, arrests or the full extent of damage in al-Tuwani.
The incident adds to reported settler violence against Palestinian communities in Masafer Yatta, an area that has drawn repeated attention from Palestinian media and international outlets because of attacks on residents and property.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.