Israeli Settlers Attack Christian Village of Taybeh Again

On the night of July 28, the Palestinian village of Taybeh — inhabited predominantly by Christians — was once again targeted in an attack that drew widespread reaction both locally and internationally. According to eyewitnesses, a group of Israeli radicals set several cars on fire and left threatening graffiti on the walls of homes. This was reported by the Times of Israel.

One of the messages in Hebrew read “Al-Mughayir, you will regret it,” referring to recent incidents in another Palestinian village that also suffered attacks. Local journalist Jeries Azar said his home and car were among the targets. He described how the attackers threw objects at his house while his car was already ablaze.

Israeli security forces said they responded to the scene and launched an investigation, but no suspects were detained. According to the Palestinian Authority, such inaction has become routine — violence by settlers often goes unpunished.

German Ambassador to Israel Steffen Seibert condemned the attack, stating that religious beliefs cannot justify criminal acts:

“Those who use God’s name to commit violence are not believers — they are criminals.”

The United States also responded: in early July, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee visited Taybeh to show solidarity with the local Christian community.

Earlier this year, the patriarchs and heads of the Christian Churches of Jerusalem visited the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Taybeh to express support following a fire that damaged both the church and a nearby cemetery.