Israeli military moves as settlers besiege 3 West Bank homes
Israel's military has moved to try to stop a group of settlers from besieging three homes in the occupied West Bank. One was owned by a Palestinian American, prompting an unusually sharp rebuke from the US ambassador.
Israeli forces have moved to protect three West Bank homes besieged by a small group of Israeli settlers. One of the homes is owned by Palestinian-American Loui Ridi. The incident, which began on Sunday, has drawn criticism from the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who condemned the actions as criminal. Local officials reported that settlers sometimes gathered in groups of several dozen, throwing stones and attempting to dismantle structures.
The Israeli military dismantled two illegal outposts near the homes and detained one Israeli. The village of Qusra, where the incident took place, is in a volatile area with frequent settler violence. The UN Human Rights Office called on Israel to take immediate action against the settlers, emphasizing the severe impact on Palestinian families.
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