House Set On Fire In Palestinian Village of Duma

Jerusalem, 20 March, 2016 (TPS) -- A house was set on fire in the Palestinian village of Duma last night located in the region of Samaria. Police and IDF forces quickly arrived to the village and started conducted searches for any of the perpetrators.

One Palestinian received medical treatment on site after inhaling a substantial amount of smoke. While an investigation into the attack is currently underway, a gag order was issued by the Jerusalem Magistrates Court at the request of the police.

Last summer, an arson attack in Duma led to the deaths of a Palestinian baby and his parents, sustaining a number of burns and injuries. The investigation into the attack continues.