JAKARTA - The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religion condemned the burning of a mosque and several civilian vehicles by Israeli settlers on Friday morning in Jibiya village, northwest of Ramallah.
In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said the attack was not an isolated act but part of a systematic policy and official incitement by the Israeli government aimed at intimidating Palestinians and targeting their religious existence and identity.
The ministry described the burning of the mosque as a "cowardly terrorist act" that reflected "an extremist mentality that does not respect religion or international law," quoted from WAFA (15/5).
Furthermore, the ministry said, the silence of the international community regarding repeated attacks on Islamic and Christian holy sites encouraged the occupation authorities and settlers to continue the violations.
The ministry called on residents to remain in the mosque and protect it from settler attacks. The ministry also urged international organizations, especially UNESCO and human rights agencies, to carry out their responsibilities and provide urgent protection for places of worship.
The statement also called on the Arab and Islamic world to immediately take action in support of Islamic and Christian holy sites, which according to the statement are facing a fierce campaign by the occupation authorities.
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