The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, condemned the attack by settlers on the Hajjah Hamida Mosque in Salfit Governorate yesterday, Thursday.
This was stated by the UN spokesperson, Stefan Dujarric, during a press conference held yesterday evening, Thursday.
He said: "The Secretary-General condemns the attack carried out by settlers on a mosque in the occupied West Bank."
Guterres expressed his concern over the burning of a mosque in the West Bank by settlers who have seized Palestinian lands.
He affirmed that such violent acts and the desecration of religious sites are "absolutely unacceptable," emphasizing the need to always respect places of worship and ensure their protection.
He also stated that Guterres condemns all attacks by settlers on Palestinians and their properties in the occupied West Bank, and he confirms that such incidents are part of a growing pattern of extremist violence that escalates tensions.
He added that Israel, as the occupying power, has a duty to protect Palestinian civilians and ensure accountability for those responsible for these attacks.
Such violent acts and the desecration of religious sites are absolutely unacceptable.
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Guterres condemns the attack by settlers on the Hajjah Hamida Mosque in Salfit Governorate.