Suspects praised arson and Hamas online as fires rage near Jerusalem • Over 6,000 acres burned and 10,000 residents evacuated amid national crisis
The Israel Defense Forces announced on Saturday night the arrest of two Palestinian suspects accused of using social media to incite violence in direct connection with the massive wildfires currently raging near Jerusalem.
According to the military, the online posts expressed support for the fires and called for continued unrest, linking the incitement to the national emergency response efforts underway.
One suspect, a resident of Nablus, expressed support for the murder of Jews via online platforms. A second individual, from Tubas, allegedly shared similar inciting content, including calls for continued unrest and open endorsement of Hamas terrorist activities.