Approximately 50 masked Israelis stormed the Palestinian village of Jit in the northern West Bank, setting fire to at least four homes and six vehicles, leaving one Palestinian dead and drawing widespread condemnation from Israeli leaders.
The IDF reported that troops arrived at the scene shortly after the attack began, dispersing the rioters with riot control measures and live fire into the air. One Israeli civilian involved in the attack was detained and handed over to police.
Images of the destruction circulated online, prompting Labor Party chairman Yair Golan to describe the incident as “Messianic Jewish terrorism” in a tweet. Golan warned that such actions are provoking further instability in the region, saying, “These extremists seek to ignite a larger conflict and force Israel into an unnecessary regional campaign.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog both issued strong rebukes following the violence. In a statement, Netanyahu’s office expressed grave concern over the incident but reframed the violence as a misguided attempt to combat terrorism rather than an act of terrorism itself. “Only the IDF and security forces are responsible for fighting terror—not anyone else,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) stated, vowing that those responsible would be brought to justice.
President Herzog also denounced the rioters’ actions, noting the damage done to both Israel’s reputation. “This is an extreme minority that harms the law-abiding community and undermines the settlement movement as a whole,” Herzog said. “It also tarnishes Israel’s global image during an already sensitive period.” He called for law enforcement to act swiftly against the perpetrators, saying, “This behavior is not in line with Torah or Judaism. Those responsible must be held accountable.”
The IDF announced a joint investigation with police and the Shin Bet security agency into the death of the Palestinian killed during the riot.
“The IDF condemns actions of this nature, which disrupt security and order, and divert the military from its main mission of combating terrorism and protecting the residents,” the IDF said in a statement.
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these settlers extremists are murderers and Jewish blood on their hand. You don’t have to be Netura Karta to say לא תגורו בעמים Yaakov Ovinu said it already!
Why was only 1 arrested not 50?
The government and police and military should hunt down these Zionist terrorists, just like they hunt down Arab terrorists after a terror attack, destroy these terrorists homes and throw all of them into prison without trial for a few years pending trial. And they should all be sentenced to multiple life terms.
What is Netanyahu talking about?? This is mamash terrorism but Bibi is afraid of offending his right-wing coalition partners so he grovels again. I guess he believes it would be politically advantageous for him personally if there is a full scale Infatada on the West Bank and so he acts helpless to stop idiots like Ben Gvir from leading a group of zealots up to har habayis or hooligans acting like a bunch of vigilantes.
Two wrongs do not make a right….
Although I unfortunately understand the sentiment here…
on the positive side, at least the IDF’s response time has improved since October 7th
Much of America’s success in dominating the world (culturally and economically, if not militarily) during the 2nd half of the 20th centuries was the success as converting our enemies (Germany, Japan and Italy) into friends and allies.
Regardless of what the Arabs do, Israelis need to remember that they want their neighbors to someday be friends, if not allies.
Mamesh like the times before churban Beis Hamikdosh…there were the buryonim who wanted to fight with the Roman, there were Jews who were chanfening to the Romans… ike the extreme right wing and left-wing factions in Israel today. I’m sure the Arab “villagers” were not innocent, they harrased Jews, stole cattle, etc. But just like the revolt against the Romans who tormented Jews, they can’t simply retaliate like this. What did those attackers think? That it will end well? They need to learn the lessons of Tanach, not only the stories.
Another 50 to 100 men ineligible to be drafted to the army.
WHATS THE SHAME IT IS ONE OF THE TWO IF YOU CANT LIVE TOGETHER IN PEACE SOMEONDE HAS TO GO. KEEP IN MIND THERE IS NO JEW THATS LIVING IN ANY ARAB NATION AND NO JEW BETWEEN ARABS IN WEST BANK WHY?
If these were Palestinians, everyone wld scream רוצחים.
Being Jewish, Israelis are worst than רוצחים.
Wait till they scream bloody murder G d forbid for retaliation.
YWN call it the way it is. ISRAELI TERRORISTS…..
As the UN leader said afterOct 7, “it didnt happen in a vacuum”.
They have been suffering shootings for the past 20 years with no repercussions to the perpetrators and their supporters in these villages.
What a crazy headline… who are you to say this? are you in Israel? even part of the complicated conversation ? its ridiculous.. unless you are in Eretz Hakodesh, you have no right to judge them.. you try living next door to these animals and see how your nerves hold up.
Very frustrated by the title, and the general reporting slanted against good Jews who are being attacked by armed terrorists. I happen to be a resident of a nearby village and it’s disgusting to see how many Jews stand up so strongly when a Jew defends themselves, and u fortunately when a Jew is hurt there is only silence from those same people.. By the way, Hamas sent out an official statement saying one of their own was killed. We did the army a favor, and what do we get? Shame? Is it in your gemara הבא להרגך השכם להרגו? And one last point, anyone read Shoftim? Why blame Shimshon again and again…
https://mobile.srugim.co.il/article/1029151
Read this article a friend wrote this morning, maybe it will talk a bit of sense into people condemning.
Remember that night when Iran sent hundreds of rockets and drones? What did I hear from innocent Jit, cheering and fireworks at 2 AM.
Miriam,
If they were Palestinian you would say Israel is getting what they deserve
You can’t have it both ways either
Every Palestinian has a דין רוצח anyway so it’s probably justified
Why is Yeshiva World News referring to an Arab village, and the Arab who was killed, as Palestinian?
Is YWN now an advocate for our enemies?
Thank you to a Jew from Monsey.
this may or may not have happened being that you can’t trust the arabs or the left wing media
my ques. is: If there was really dozens then why was only one arrested?
and if there were really so many houses and cars burning why do all the picture show only one car burning from different angles?
It’s stunning how quick people are to judge the situation without stopping to think the following:
(1) Did it actually happen this way?
(2) What is the source of this report?
(3) Did it even happen at all?
Unless you know the whole story, it’s impossible to form on opinion on this.