Israeli Military Moves as Settlers Besiege 3 West Bank Homes

Soldiers from Israel's military have been deployed to protect three homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, which have been besieged by a group of Israeli settlers for several days. One of the homes is owned by a Palestinian American, Loui Ridi, while the other two are unoccupied. The incident has drawn criticism from the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who described the actions as "criminal" and "disgusting."

The Israeli military claims they have dismantled two illegal outposts near the homes and detained one individual, though it is unclear if this person is facing arrest or investigation. The local mayor reported that Israeli forces had evacuated seven homes to create space for the settlers to take up positions in the village. The village is located near several settlements and has seen increased violence in recent times.

The U.N. Human Rights Office has called on Israeli authorities to take action against the settlers, while the European Union has urged Israel to prevent further violence. Palestinian leaders accuse the Israeli government of turning a blind eye to settler attacks against Palestinians.