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Settlers reportedly torch Palestinian fields, block fire trucks from reaching the scene

Israeli settlers reportedly set fire to agricultural land on the outskirts of the central West Bank village of al-Mughayyir late Monday night, according to Palestinian media reports.

The official Palestinian news site reported that Israeli army forces arrived after the blaze began and prevented residents from approaching the area to extinguish the fire. Troops allegedly fired live rounds toward individuals who attempted to reach the burning fields.

Palestinian media outlets also said that settlers blocked ambulances and fire trucks from accessing the scene. There was no immediate response from the Israeli army regarding the incident.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/settlers-reportedly-torch-palestinian-fields-block-fire-trucks-from-reaching-the-scene/
Source Id: 2026-05-1173372700

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