Chairman Baruch Marzel of the Yisrael Shelanu (Our Israel/Israel is Ours) movement criticized people on Tuesday for condemning the targetting of a Samarian mosque with a burning tire. Marzel said, "It's amazing that those who criticize the torching of the mosque are quiet when they attack Israel's holy sites, like the Tomb of Joseph."
Referring to functioning of Defense Minister Ehud Barak, he added, "Pyromaniac Barak should be removed from his position before he sets fire to all of the Middle East."
Barak said authorities would do everything it takes to catch those responsible for the mosque fire, calling it inciteful and harmful to the chances for peace.