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A siege by Israeli settlers has trapped three Palestinian families in their homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, with the residents cut off from water, electricity and other essential supplies. The blockade, which began on Sunday, has left the families unable to access basic necessities and has raised concerns about potential displacement from their properties. Security footage from the area shows dozens of settlers surrounding at least one residence.
Residents trapped inside have expressed their determination to remain despite the difficult conditions. One resident stated they would stay in their homes regardless of the circumstances, while another family member reported having only a few days of food remaining. An American-Palestinian relative said Israeli military forces have made limited efforts to intervene, with the soldiers dismantling a settler tent and briefly clashing with approximately 50 to 60 settlers before withdrawing from the scene.
The incident in Qusra mirrors a similar siege that occurred in a neighboring village last month, which forced two Palestinian families to abandon their land. The occupied West Bank has experienced increasing violence and land seizures in recent months, with more than 500,000 Israeli settlers living in the territory across various settlements. International observers have described such actions as part of a systematic effort to displace Palestinians, while Israeli military authorities have condemned the settler activities as illegal and pledged additional troop deployments to the area.
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Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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