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Sudetenland Tales
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indirectly or directly,” and the coalition’s decision not to enforce the law.”
“The settlers right now feel strong and that their illegal actions have been given legitimacy by the government,” he added.
Israel Police confirmed it had received reports from residents of an arson attack near the church and said a “thorough investigation” would be carried out.
“If arson is confirmed, justice will be pursued regardless of race or background,” a statement said.
The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement; “Contrary to claims regarding the arson of a church in the village area, such incidents are not known to the IDF. Fires near the church are known and were extinguished by Israeli civilians.”
It confirmed it had received reports of fires being set in an open area near Taybeh on July 8th and several suspects setting fire to land on July 11th. In the latter incident, the IDF said it dispatched forces but “found no suspects in the act of arson,” as if that were possible well after the fact.
It added; “Regarding the question of military presence around the village, the IDF operates continuously in Judea and Samaria