Palestinian Commission: 89% of West Bank Property Fires Caused by Israeli Forces

The Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission has reported that Israeli actions caused 89% of property fires in the West Bank. The commission documented 900 fires since the start of 2023. According to the report, three governorates—Nablus, Ramallah, and al-Bireh—account for more than 61% of all recorded cases. The commission tracks damage linked to Israeli military operations, settler activity, and the construction of the separation wall. The data highlights the concentration of fire incidents in the northern and central West Bank. The commission’s findings are based on field surveys and official complaints from affected residents. No independent verification of the commission’s figures was immediately available. The report did not specify the exact causes of the remaining 11% of fires.