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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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Mother of Palestinian toddler has 90% burns to her body

The mother of the Palestinian toddler who died in a suspected arson attack in the West Bank has 90% burns to her body.

The woman, who is about 26, suffered third degree burns while her other son who is four has 60% second degree burns.

One official said: "Unfortunately they are both in resuscitation with fluids, they are both intubated and are on mechanical ventilation."

Eighteen-month-old Ali Dawabshe was killed in the fire which is suspected of being started by Jewish settlers.

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