Palestinian American returns to West Bank to defend his home under siege by Israeli settlers

QUSRA, West Bank (AP) — A Palestinian American returned to his home in the West Bank to assist in defending it against Israeli settlers who have been besieging it for over a week. This is the first time the homeowner has visited his property amid the ongoing crisis. The Israeli military has deployed forces to maintain order in the village of Qusra, where settlers have surrounded several Palestinian houses, preventing residents from leaving.

The United States has condemned the siege, while Palestinian health officials report that Israeli soldiers and settlers have killed 87 Palestinians this year, while Palestinians have killed three Israelis.