‘We never leave’: Palestinians besieged in West Bank fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes
Summary
Israeli settlers have surrounded Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, trying to force families to leave so they can take over the land. This has led to conflicts, damage to property, and ongoing fears among Palestinians. The situation reflects wider tensions as Israel's government legalizes more settlements in the West Bank, despite international laws and past peace agreements.Key Facts
- Israeli settlers have been surrounding Palestinian homes in Qusra for about a week to seize land.
- Palestinian families, like Amin Rahal’s, stay home to guard their property from settler attacks.
- Settlers have damaged property, taken land, and restricted Palestinians’ access to their own farms and trees.
- The UN reports about six settler-related violent or criminal incidents daily in the West Bank in 2026.
- Some former Israeli settlements evacuated in 2005 are being reoccupied under Israel’s current right-wing government.
- In December 2026, Israel legalized 17 new settlements in the northern West Bank, aiming to connect them.
- International law says all settlements on occupied land are illegal, but Israel controls 60% of the West Bank (Area C) where it allows settlement building.
- Around 500,000 settlers and 3 million Palestinians live in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967.
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