The Arab League on Friday strongly condemned the hideous arson attack carried out by some Israeli settlers who burnt a house of a Palestinian family, killing a toddler and seriously injuring three other family members.

In a statement, AL Secretary General Nabil el Araby blamed Israel for the heinous attack terming it as "a war crime".

He called on the world community and the UN Security Council to take immediate action to put an end to such terrorist and malicious attacks against Palestinians.

El Araby extended condolences to the Palestinian leadership and people, as well as the family of the toddler.

The 18-month-old boy was killed in the attack on two homes in the village of Duma. His parents and brother suffered severe injuries.