The League of Arab States has issued a forceful condemnation following the deliberate burning of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque by Israeli settlers in the West Bank village of Tal, situated south of Nablus. This incendiary attack, occurring during the holy month of Ramadan, has drawn severe criticism from the regional organization.
In an official statement released Wednesday, the Arab League characterized the destruction as a calculated assault on religious sanctuaries and a blatant breach of international humanitarian standards. The organization emphasized that such actions represent a perilous escalation that fundamentally undermines peace initiatives and perpetuates cycles of violence throughout the region.
The League specifically highlighted violations against core human rights principles, including freedom of religious practice and the protection of sacred sites. It further asserted that the international community, particularly the United Nations, bears both legal and moral responsibility to intervene.
Calling for concrete measures, the Arab League demanded immediate action to terminate recurrent attacks against Palestinian worship sites, implement robust protection mechanisms for holy places, and ensure accountability for those responsible for the destruction. The statement positions this incident within a broader pattern of settler violence that continues to destabilize the region.