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Qusra: Palestinian-American confronts settlers at besieged home
In the West Bank village of Qusra, Palestinian-American Loui Ridi has returned from the United States to confront Israeli settlers who have besieged his home for over a week. The siege, which involved cutting off water and electricity, drew rare condemnation from U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, who labeled the settlers' actions as 'Israeli terrorists.' While the Israeli military intervened by dismantling two unauthorized outposts and detaining one individual, Ridi reported that settlers continue to occupy the area and threaten his family.
This incident highlights a broader trend of escalating settler violence in the West Bank. Human Rights Watch reports that such attacks are driving the forced displacement of Palestinian communities, noting that 107 communities have been partially or fully displaced since January 2023. The organization asserts that Israeli authorities often facilitate this violence through financial and legal support.
Humanitarian organizations are also responding to the crisis. UNICEF teams recently delivered essential food, water, and medical supplies to families trapped in Qusra. Meanwhile, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs noted that the number of Palestinians displaced in the first four months of 2026 has already surpassed the total recorded for the entirety of 2025.
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Benjamin Netanyahu · Human Rights Watch · Loui Ridi · Mike Huckabee · Qusra · UNICEF · West Bank
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] UNICEF field teams delivered food, water, and hygiene supplies to three families besieged in Qusra. imemc.org
- [● 4 SOURCES] Loui Ridi, a Palestinian-American, returned to his home in Qusra to confront settlers and reclaim his property. ca.news.yahoo.com · wtop.com · www.cbsnews.com · www.theage.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The number of Palestinians displaced in the first four months of 2026 exceeded the total recorded in all of 2025. english.pnn.ps
- [● 2 SOURCES] Human Rights Watch reported that 107 Palestinian communities have been fully or partially displaced since January 2023. english.pnn.ps · www.hrw.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Israeli military deployed troops to Qusra, dismantled two unauthorized outposts, and detained one Israeli citizen. lesinguliersete.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned the settlers besieging Qusra as 'Israeli terrorists.' israelpalestinenews.org · lesinguliersete.fr · www.cbsnews.com