IDF investigates alleged arson at Biblical tomb of Eleazar the Priest near Awarta

Single source · Awarta, Palestinian territories · 2026-10-22 08:48 UTC

The IDF says it is investigating a suspected arson attack on the tomb of Eleazar the Priest near Nablus, after footage of the alleged incident circulated online. The Jerusalem Post reports that a biblical tomb was torched in the West Bank village of Awarta, where the tomb is located.

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• The Jerusalem Post, 2026-10-22 08:48 UTC
• The Jerusalem Post, 2026-10-22 09:14 UTC

First reported 2026-10-22 08:48 UTC; last updated 2026-10-22 09:19 UTC.

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