Settlers tried to torch Palestinian homes. They messed with the wrong village

Amid a pogrom in an affluent Palestinian suburb mostly populated by American citizens, settlers set fire to a mosque, homes and cars, including a house with a couple still inside. Police quickly moved to arrest suspects

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Settlers tried to torch Palestinian homes. They messed with the wrong village

Maysoun Ali and her husband Marwan Meshal, with two benches torched by settlers a few weeks ago. "Our house has become a military base," she declares. Credit: Alex Levac

Amid a pogrom in an affluent Palestinian suburb mostly populated by American citizens, settlers set fire to a mosque, homes and cars, including a house with a couple still inside. Police quickly moved to arrest suspects

08:12 PM • June 26 2026 IDT

It's early evening, you're relaxing on your spacious balcony after watering your garden and olive trees. A pleasant evening breeze caresses you and a gorgeous sunset signals the end of the day. But then a suspicious noise is heard from the other side of the porch. You get up to see what it is – and are confronted by terrifying, masked men carrying fuel containers, which they proceed to empty out, dousing you with gasoline, as well.

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