Six arrested after suspected settler arson destroys Palestinian farmland near Ramallah

Palestinian residents have accused a large group of Israeli settlers of deliberately setting fires to extensive agricultural land and destroying significant crops in the West Bank. The incidents allegedly occurred in the villages of Deir Dibwan and Burqa, which sit on opposite sides of Route 60, a major highway running through the occupied territory.Israeli police have confirmed that six Jewish suspects have been arrested in connection with the fires and transferred to the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security service, for further questioning. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the suspected arson attacks.The destruction of Palestinian farmland by settlers has been a longstanding point of tension in the West Bank. Palestinian farmers have repeatedly reported incidents of crop destruction and land damage, which they attribute to settler activity, whilst Israeli authorities investigate such allegations on a case-by-case basis. This latest incident comes amid broader tensions over settler expansion and land disputes in the region.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.