Qusra families trapped without water or power as settler violence escalates

13 August, 2026, 11:00 pm

Last modified: 13 August, 2026, 11:00 pm

Qusra families trapped without water or power as settler violence escalates

13 August, 2026, 11:00 pm

Last modified: 13 August, 2026, 11:00 pm

Two Palestinian families in Qusra, West Bank, say Israeli settlers have besieged their homes, cutting off water and power. The confrontation has escalated, with Israeli forces using tear gas and stun grenades as they attempted to remove the settlers. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned the settlers, while Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon defended Israel's claims to the land. The incident comes amid wider settler violence and displacement in the West Bank.

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