Ultra-Orthodox Jews set fire to the Church of the Multiplication at Tabgha, on the Sea of Galilee, early Thursday, 1948 Palestinians website said.

Two people who were in the building suffered smoke inhalation.

Hebrew graffiti was found at the walls.

Heavy damage was inflicted to the church.

The church, which is run by the Catholic Benedictine Order, is best known for its fifth-century mosaics, including one depicting two fish flanking a basket of loaves.