Officials are investigating an arson blaze presumably started by Arabs in Shomron between the Jewish communities of Dolev and Talmon. The fire was set on Monday night, the eve of 14 Cheshvan 5773. Baruch Hashem there was no loss of life or injuries.

At one point there was fear the fire would spread to homes in nearby Talmon but Baruch Hashem Binyamin area firefighters brought the large blaze under control.

A seal for a container of gasoline was found in the area where the blaze started; strengthening suspicions the fire was arson in nature.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)