Settler siege of Palestinian homes in the West Bank a 'horrific act of terror,' U.S. ambassador says
Summary
Israeli settlers have surrounded three Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra for several days, blocking supplies and preventing the residents from leaving. The U.S. ambassador called this a "horrific act of terror," and Israeli military forces have intervened by dismantling some outposts and moving the besieged residents to other locations.Key Facts
- Settlers have been surrounding three homes in Qusra, West Bank, since Sunday.
- The siege included throwing stones, damaging property, and blocking food and water supplies.
- One of the homes belongs to a Palestinian American family.
- Israeli troops removed settlers from two illegal outposts and detained one Israeli person.
- The military declared the area a closed military zone but later allowed families to stay in their homes, though they have not returned yet.
- Roads into the village are closed, and access to supplies is still restricted.
- The situation comes amid a rise in settler violence in the region.
- U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned the siege and described it as an intimidating and harassing act.
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