# Israeli settlers torch machinery in attack on Palestinian industrial zone

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/israeli-settlers-torch-machinery-in-attack-on-palestinian-industrial-zone/
- Published: 2026-11-10T14:25:13+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T21:40:19+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-settlers-torch-machinery-attack-palestinian-industrial-zone
- Topics: Middle East, World

## Key points

- Settlers set fire to machinery in Beita’s industrial zone.
- The reported damage exceeds 3.3 million shekels.
- The zone supports more than 500 workers.

## Summary

Israeli settlers attacked Beita’s industrial zone, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to machinery, vehicles and equipment at several facilities. The attack damaged businesses that provide work and income for local families, amid repeated assaults on the area.

Ashraf Ghazaly said more than 150 settlers took part and estimated the losses at over 3.3 million shekels, about $1 million; one excavator had been bought four days earlier. Around five facilities were affected, and the industrial zone employs more than 500 workers. Local business owners said attacks and threats were intended to intimidate them and force them to leave.

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