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West Bank fires: 900 incidents targeting Palestinian property documented since 2023
The Wall and Settlement Against Resistance Commission has documented 900 fires targeting Palestinian homes, vehicles, and infrastructure in the West Bank between January 2023 and July 10, 2026.
According to the report, settlers were responsible for 799 of these incidents, representing 88.8 percent of the total. The remaining 101 fires, or 11.2 percent, were attributed to the Israeli military. The data shows a rising trend in these attacks, with 217 fires recorded in 2023, 264 in 2024, and 307 in 2025.
The most heavily impacted areas include Nablus, Ramallah, and al-Bireh, which together accounted for 552 incidents, or 61.3 percent of the total documented cases. The commission also noted that these attacks have contributed to the displacement of 121 Palestinian communities, forcing over 6,200 people from their homes.
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Al-Bireh · Nablus · Ramallah · Wall and Settlement Against Resistance Commission · West Bank
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Israeli military was responsible for 101 fires, or 11.2 percent of the total. qudsnet.com · negarmag.com · www.antaranews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Annual fire incidents rose from 217 in 2023 to 264 in 2024 and 307 in 2025. qudsnet.com · negarmag.com · www.antaranews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 121 Palestinian communities were forced to displace, either partially or fully, during this period. www.antaranews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] 900 fires targeting Palestinian property were documented between January 2023 and July 10, 2026. qudsnet.com · negarmag.com · www.antaranews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] 61.3 percent of the fires, totaling 552 incidents, were concentrated in Nablus, Ramallah, and al-Bireh. qudsnet.com · negarmag.com · www.antaranews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Settlers were responsible for 799 fires, accounting for 88.8 percent of the total. qudsnet.com · negarmag.com · www.antaranews.com