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Netanyahu condemns Qusra settler attacks, calling them ‘criminal acts of violence’

Netanyahu condemns Qusra settler attacks, calling them ‘criminal acts of violence’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a condemnation regarding intensifying settler attacks in the occupied West Bank villages of Qusra and Jalud, which he described as “criminal acts of violence.” "I strongly condemn the criminal acts of violence committed in the villages of Qusra and Jalud by a handful…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the violent settler attacks that have intensified in the occupied West Bank villages of Qusra and Jalud. He described the actions of a few rioters as "criminal acts of violence," emphasizing that they violated the law, caused injustice to the law-abiding Jewish community, hindered the IDF's ability to perform its duties, and tarnished Israel's international reputation.

Earlier on Saturday, the Israeli military reported clashes involving Israeli rioters in Qusra. Settlers had surrounded a Palestinian home and attacked residents in several other residences. Israeli forces intervened, removing the settlers from the besieged Palestinian house and remaining in the area to prevent further confrontations.

However, Palestinian residents alleged that Israeli forces attempted to arrest Palestinians who remained trapped inside the besieged home. Later that day, another house in Qusra was targeted by Israeli settlers. Upon arrival, Israeli soldiers fired tear gas at Palestinian residents inside the house, resulting in injuries to the homeowner.

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