Israeli forces have entered homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, where Palestinian families are being besieged by Jewish settlers. The military action comes after settlers blocked access to the homes, cutting off residents from food and supplies. Israeli troops reportedly took over eight homes in the area, ordering families to evacuate.
The situation has drawn strong condemnation, with U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee labeling the settlers as “Israeli terrorists” and calling their actions an “act of terror.” The Trump administration has reportedly requested Israel to remove the settlers from the village. A former Israeli prime minister described the events as a “concerted and meticulous attempt at ethnic cleansing.”
Residents remain trapped in their homes, fearing for their safety. Israeli soldiers have also demolished illegal structures near the besieged homes, though some families continue to refuse to leave. The Israeli military has not yet issued a formal statement on the operation, but the ongoing conflict highlights the escalating tensions between settlers and Palestinian residents in the region.
The situation in Qusra underscores the broader conflict in the West Bank, where settlers have increasingly targeted Palestinian communities, prompting international calls for intervention.
