A Palestinian mob has set fire to the Joseph’s Tomb religious site at the start of their so-called Day of Rage.
Believed to be the burial place of the biblical patriarch, the holy area near Nablus was torched by rioters in the early hours of Friday morning.
Palestinian officials reportedly told Israeli leaders they would repair the damage, but the IDF said it would also carry out emergency repair work to allow worshippers to continue visiting the tomb.
IDF spokesman Peter Lerner said: “The burning and desecration of Joseph’s Tomb last night is a blatant violation and contradiction of the basic value of freedom of worship.
