Israeli Settler Violence Escalates in West Bank Village of Qusra
· World · ABC News (AU), France 24, Al Jazeera
Israeli settlers have besieged three houses in the West Bank village of Qusra, cutting off water and electricity while demanding that 15 residents leave their land. This incident follows an earlier attack last month in which settlers set fire to the village's newly constructed mosque. The blockade has drawn international attention, partly because one of the affected properties belongs to Palestinian-American Loai Ridi. The escalation in the West Bank coincides with ongoing military actions in Gaza, where international media access remains blocked by Israel. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that more than 70,000 people have been killed since October 7, 2023, amid widespread destruction and contested casualty claims.
Why it matters
Palestinian residents in the West Bank face displacement and disrupted utility services as settler actions continue largely unchecked by international concern.
Read the original report — ABC News (AU)
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