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A blockade in the Palestinian village of Qusra has entered its second week, leaving 15 residents, including two children, confined to three homes without access to basic utilities. Israeli settlers and military forces have surrounded the families in the Ras al-Ain area south of Nablus, cutting off their supplies of food, water, and electricity. The United Nations has documented the dire conditions, describing residents as trapped in their homes unable to meet fundamental needs.
Attempts to provide humanitarian relief have been largely unsuccessful. While a limited food delivery from UNICEF reached the besieged families on Sunday, Israeli military personnel blocked a water tanker from entering the area. The day before, armed settlers prevented municipal workers from repairing power and water infrastructure. Local officials have expressed grave concern about the humanitarian toll, with the mayor describing the situation as “stripped of humanity.”
Despite the severe restrictions, residents have vowed to remain in their homes. One trapped resident told journalists he and his neighbors would stay regardless of the hardship they face. Military analysts and human rights organizations view the siege as part of a coordinated strategy to force Palestinians from their land. They warn that the tactics employed in Qusra could serve as a model for similar operations across the occupied West Bank.
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Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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