Lubban al-Sharqiya:Ramallah The Israeli army and occupiers have been responsible for 1,182 arson attacks targeting Palestinian property and land in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, from October 7, 2023, to September 30, 2026, based on official Palestinian figures.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission revealed that 809 of these attacks targeted property, vehicles, and facilities, while 373 were directed at Palestinian land.

The central West Bank governorates of Ramallah and al-Bireh, along with the northern governorate of Nablus, accounted for 711 attacks, representing 60.2% of the total incidents. The commission shared this information following an incident early Wednesday when Israeli occupiers set fire to over 100 vehicles in the village of Lubban al-Sharqiya, located south of Nablus.

Ramallah and al-Bireh documented 376 arson attacks, with 238 targeting property and 138 affecting land. Similarly, Nablus witnessed 335 attacks, with 207 aimed at property and 128 at land. Other governorates also experienced varying numbers of attacks, including Hebron with 112, Jenin 73, Bethlehem 64, and others as reported by the commission.

The statement highlighted a previous attack on Lubban al-Sharqiya on April 6, 2026, involving the burning of a house, two tents, and three vehicles. Additionally, two vehicles were burned in the Wadi al-Shaer area between the village and Salfit governorate in October.

The commission emphasized the Israeli army's role beyond direct attacks, which includes safeguarding occupiers and hindering residents and response teams from accessing attacked sites. On the recent Wednesday incident, flames extended to olive trees, warehouses, and streetlights, resulting in power outages and smoke inhalation cases among Palestinians. The village council head estimated damages exceeding 1 million Israeli shekels.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported 457 attacks by Israeli occupiers in the West Bank in October, marking the highest monthly record since 2006. The occupied West Bank has experienced increased Israeli army raids, occupier violence, and settlement expansion activities.