Israeli settlers clash with troops as siege on Palestinian homes in West Bank village continues
Summary
Israeli settlers have blocked Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra for several days, preventing food and medicine from reaching the residents. The Israeli military removed the settlers' tent but left the area while settlers remained nearby, keeping the blockade in place.Key Facts
- Settlers started blocking Palestinian homes in Qusra on Sunday by setting up a tent and stopping supplies.
- Palestinians inside the homes have no access to 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 morning.
- After the tent was removed, the military left, but settlers stayed at the site with chairs and blankets.
- Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank has been increasing recently.
- The West Bank has been occupied by Israel since 1967, with over 500,000 Israeli settlers living there among about three million Palestinians.
- Settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law.
- Since October 2023’s Gaza war start, over 1,000 Palestinians and nearly 50 Israelis have died in related violence.
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