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Palestinian toddler killed in suspected arson attack

An 18-month-old Palestinian child has been killed in a suspected arson attack by Jewish extremists in the occupied West Bank.

Several people were injured in the house fire in a village near the West Bank city of Nablus, Israeli police said.

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Israeli PM 'shocked over reprehensible and horrific act'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Credit: Reuters

The Israeli Prime Minister has condemned a terror attack which killed a toddler and ordered security forces to "use all means" to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Benjamin Netanyahu said he was "shocked over this reprehensible and horrific act".

He added: "This is an act of terrorism in every respect. The Government of Israel is united in its strong opposition to such deplorable and awful acts."

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