Video: Far-right Jewish extremists suspected in 'price tag' torching of West Bank mosque

[ForgoTheConsequence]

Source: Jerusalem Post

Palestinians near the West Bank town of Bethlehem say a mosque was vandalized and set on fire before dawn on Wednesday, arousing suspicions that the act was carried out by far-right extremists.

According to local media reports, the alleged arson took place in the village of Jab'a.

Israeli police and the military announced on Wednesday that investigators will enter the village to probe the incident.

This is not the first time that Jab'a has been targeted. In 2012, arsonists burned a mosque and sprayed graffiti, including the words "Ulpana war," the hallmarks of a "price tag" incident.

Price tag is a term meant to denote an act of violence by right-wing activists against Arabs aimed at deterring the Israeli leadership from acting against the settlement enterprise.

Read more: http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Far-right-Jewish-extremists-suspected-in-price-tag-torching-of-West-Bank-mosque-392135

[libodem]

1. That's okay

It's not terrorist if Muslims didn't do it?



I'm on a roll.

[vkkv]

2. No, no! Don't call them "Jewish extremists". You'll be tagged as ANTI-SEMITE.

You need to report them as "ISRAELI EXTREMISTS".

[Comrade Grumpy]

3. I don't have much use for those extremist settlers. But I don't understand this:

"Price tag is a term meant to denote an act of violence by right-wing activists against Arabs aimed at deterring the Israeli leadership from acting against the settlement enterprise."

What does that mean?

Settlers: "If you act against the settlement enterprise, we will commit violence against Palestinians!"

Israeli government: "Okay."

I thought Israel couldn't be cowed by terrorists.

[MosheFeingold]

4. Rather distinct

In Israel, asshats like this get found, prosecuted, and generally go to prison.

In the PA, asshats like this get a parade.