Police probing reported price tag attack on Palestinian village, connection to Gilad Farm fire

Jerusalem Post/Israel NewsSuspects set a vehicle on fire, graffitiing buildings, and damaging the door of a prayer building in the town, according to police. Ynet, however, reported that a mosque was set on fire.Follow us on GoogleJEWISH SETTLERS are seen at the unauthorized Beit Anot outpost in the Gush Etzion area of the West Bank after being informed of an expected evacuation, June 1, 2026.(photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAMJULY 19, 2026 11:59Updated: JULY 19, 2026 12:03Police officers from the Judea and Samaria Brigade and IDF forces responded overnight to a report of violence and arson in the Palestinian village of A-Tuwani near Hebron, Israel Police said on Sunday morning.An investigation into the incident is ongoing, and police added that it is working in coordination with security agencies to locate the suspects.Police also added that a possible connection between the incident and the fire that started at Gilad Farm over the weekend is being investigated in coordination with the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority and security agencies.Suspects set a vehicle on fire, graffitiing buildings, and damaging the door of a prayer building in the village, according to police. Ynet, however, reported that a mosque was set on fire.Meanwhile, Israeli media outlets reported the incident as a possible price tag attack committed by extremist right-wing settlers.Fire sparks at Gilad Farm, leading to mass evacuationsPolice also added that a possible connection between the incident and the fire that broke out at Gilad Farm over the weekend is under investigation.On Saturday, The Jerusalem Post reported that a preliminary investigation showed the fire at the farm had started due to a cigarette butt thrown on the side of the road.The fire at Gilad Farm led to the mass evacuation of residents and police blocking part of Highway 55 before firefighters eventually brought that blaze under control.Two firefighters were moderately and lightly injured, and several residents were treated for smoke inhalation, Ynet reported.Ruby Sadikman, Alon Hachmon, and Moshe Cohen contributed to this report.Follow us on Google