Israeli settlers continue West Bank village siege despite outcry
International condemnation of Israel is mounting as settlers lay siege to Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra for a fifth day and reports mount that Israel is planning a military operation in the village. Israel's army reportedly began evicting Palestinians in the area, while letting the attacking settlers stay, despite expressing “grave concern” over their actions on…
Israeli settlers are continuing a siege of a West Bank Palestinian village, despite international criticism and reports of a planned military operation. About 20 Palestinians were evicted from their homes in Qusra on Thursday, as the army prepared to carry out a three-day operation in the area. The settlers claim they are refusing to leave despite eviction orders.
The military reported dismantling two nearby settler outposts overnight, but settlers remained present. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned the settlers as "Israeli terrorists," but the White House has not requested further clarification. Israeli journalist Doron Kadosh said the operation aims to remove Palestinians and seize their homes, describing it as an unusual move amid international criticism.
This is not the first time settlers have returned to evacuated West Bank settlements; in July, they occupied Jalud, a village still under their control. A recent poll found that 38% of Jewish Israelis support annexing the West Bank, while 22% advocate for relocating Palestinian residents after annexation.
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