Israeli settlers keep up siege of Palestinian homes despite army intervention
Summary
Israeli settlers have blockaded Palestinian homes in the village of Qusra in the West Bank, blocking food and medicine supplies. The Israeli military removed a tent used by the settlers but then left, allowing settlers to remain near the homes. Tensions between settlers and Palestinians in this area have increased recently.Key Facts
- The blockade by Israeli settlers started on Sunday near Palestinian homes in Qusra, south of Nablus.
- Palestinians inside the homes have not received food or medicine and rely on solar panels for electricity.
- The Israeli military declared the area a closed military zone and removed the settlers’ tent on Wednesday.
- After the military left, settlers stayed at the site with chairs and blankets, continuing the siege.
- The army said it would discipline security personnel seen supporting the settlers earlier.
- More than 500,000 Israeli settlers live in the West Bank, an area occupied by Israel since 1967.
- International law considers West Bank settlements illegal.
- Since October 2023, at least 1,097 Palestinians and 48 Israelis have died in related violence.
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