Qusra: Palestinian families besieged by Israeli settlers in West Bank

Qusra West Bank Israeli settlers Palestinian families settler violence

Palestinian families in the village of Qusra, located in the occupied West Bank, have been under siege by Israeli settlers since Sunday, August 9. The settlers reportedly blocked roads with boulders, pitched tents near homes, and severed water and electricity supplies, leaving residents with dwindling food and medical resources.

In response to the situation, the Israeli military deployed vehicles and a bulldozer to the area. While the military stated its intention was to protect residents and remove illegal outposts, the operation resulted in several Palestinian households being told to evacuate. Some residents reported that the military used vacated homes as barracks and declared the village a closed military zone.

During the intervention, witnesses observed Israeli security forces praying with settlers upon arrival. Despite attempts by the military to dismantle settler tents using sound grenades and pepper spray, many settlers remained in the area. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee criticized the actions, describing the settlers involved as ‘Israeli terrorists’ and calling their behavior ‘disgusting’ and ‘brutal’.

Entities

Abdul Azim Wadi · Abu Ridi family · Avi Bluth · Hassan family · Israeli Defense Forces · Israeli military · Mike Huckabee · Qusra

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 7 SOURCES] The besieged families have faced cuts to water and electricity supplies. www.entornointeligente.com · www.humanite.fr · www.vol.at · localnews8.com · kvia.com · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Palestinian families in Qusra have been under siege by Israeli settlers since Sunday, August 9. www.vol.at · www.entornointeligente.com · www.humanite.fr · localnews8.com · kvia.com · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] US Ambassador Mike Huckabee described the actions of the settlers in Qusra as ‘Israeli terrorists’. www.vol.at
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Israeli military deployed vehicles and a bulldozer to the village of Qusra. www.vol.at
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Israeli military cleared two illegal outposts and seized equipment during the operation. www.vol.at
[● 2 SOURCES] The Israeli military used sound grenades and pepper spray against settlers during a confrontation. localnews8.com · kvia.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Settlers blocked roads and used boulders to prevent movement in Qusra. www.entornointeligente.com · localnews8.com · kvia.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Israeli security forces were observed praying with settlers upon arrival at the site. www.entornointeligente.com · localnews8.com · kvia.com · laopinion.com