Israeli forces block activists from reaching besieged Qusra families
Summary
Israeli forces stopped Israeli and foreign activists from reaching Palestinian families surrounded by settlers in the West Bank town of Qusra. The settlers have blocked roads, cut off water and electricity, and prevented the families from leaving their homes for nearly a week.Key Facts
- Settlers surrounded three Palestinian homes in Qusra, blocking roads and cutting off water and electricity.
- About 15 Palestinians, including two children, live in the homes and have limited access to basic supplies.
- Israeli forces declared the area a closed military zone and stopped activists from delivering aid.
- Some Italian activists who reached the homes earlier were forced to leave by Israeli forces.
- The families refused to leave their homes despite orders from Israeli forces.
- Settlers tried to set up a tent near the homes again but were removed by Israeli forces.
- The West Bank village of Qusra has the highest number of settler attacks recorded by the UN.
- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz plans to shift law enforcement over settlers from the military to the police, raising doubts about its effectiveness.
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