The IDF's statement follows a Ynet News report earlier on Saturday about Hebrew graffiti and a Star of David sprayed on the still-under-construction home of Kusra resident Louis Beyruti.

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IDF soldiers operate in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026; Illustrative.
IDF soldiers operate in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026; Illustrative.
(photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)

The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) arrested two terrorists on Friday following reports of a fire being set near the Palestinian village of Burqa in the West Bank, the military said on Saturday.

According to the IDF, the terrorists confessed to starting the fire prior to their arrest.

Both suspects were transferred to Israeli security forces for further questioning.

The IDF's statement follows a Ynet News report earlier on Saturday of a vandalism incident in the Kusra village.

Israeli settlers gather outside a Palestinian home in Qusra, in the West Bank, August 15, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a video.
Israeli settlers gather outside a Palestinian home in Qusra, in the West Bank, August 15, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a video. (credit: VOBR/via REUTERS)

Hebrew graffiti, Star of David spray-painted on Palestinian home in Kusra

According to Ynet, Hebrew graffiti and a Star of David were sprayed on the still-under-construction home of Kusra-resident Louis Beyruti.

The house, which the IDF noted was previously attacked in August, was raided by Israeli settlers, who barricaded themselves in it, attacked reporters, and threw stones, Ynet reported.

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