Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian business near Nablus

Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian property in the West Bank village of Luban ash-Sharqiya near Nablus, Al Jazeera reported. Residents recorded video footage of local firefighters attempting to extinguish a massive blaze as it spread through a mechanic workshop and a vehicle scrapyard. [1]

The incident comes amid ongoing reports of violence against Palestinians. Wikipedia documents that Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank includes acts of physical assault, arson, property damage, and vandalism dating back to the late 20th century. [3]

Tensions in the Nablus area previously escalated on 24 July 2026, when a settler raid on the town of Tell led to a shootout that killed four Palestinians and two Israelis, according to Wikipedia. That conflict sparked a broader Israeli military campaign and a series of settler attacks on nearby villages. [4]

The latest attack follows earlier violence in the region, as FTMQ News reported earlier. Settlers previously seized eight Palestinian homes near Jericho, using live ammunition and physical assaults to displace dozens of local residents. [5]