Israeli settlers have besieged three homes in the occupied West Bank for several days, including one owned by a Palestinian American. The U.S. ambassador called it a "horrific act of terror" on Thursday.
Key Takeaways
Israeli settlers have besieged three Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank for several days, including one owned by a Palestinian American. The U.S. ambassador called it a 'horrific act of terror.'
- Israeli settlers besiege three Palestinian homes in Qusra, West Bank
- U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemns the siege as 'horrific act of terror'
- Settlers block doors, cut off water and electricity, prevent inhabitants from leaving
- Israeli military intervenes but families still cannot leave the area
- Palestinians accuse Netanyahu's government of turning a blind eye to settler violence
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration Of Siege | Broad Agreement | Siege began Sunday, lasted several days | |
| Number Of Homes Besieged | Broad Agreement | Three Palestinian homes besieged in Qusra | |
| U.s. Ambassador's Statement | Broad Agreement | 'Horrific act of terror' by U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee |
Duration Of Siege
Broad AgreementSiege began Sunday, lasted several days
Number Of Homes Besieged
Broad AgreementThree Palestinian homes besieged in Qusra
U.s. Ambassador's Statement
Broad Agreement'Horrific act of terror' by U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee
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The siege began Sunday when settlers gathered around three houses in the village of Qusra, according to local officials and homeowner Loui Ridi. At times numbering dozens, the settlers threw stones, attempted to bring down a stone wall nearby, and prevented the occupants from leaving as their food and water dwindled.
Israeli troops have intervened to try to restore order. On Thursday morning, Ridi's brother, Qusai Abu Rida, who had holed up in the house with his own teenage son to defend it, said they were moved by Israel’s military to another home but still cannot leave the area.
The Israeli military condemned the siege as "illegal, reprehensible, and unacceptable" on Tuesday and declared the area a closed military zone. However, by Wednesday, dozens of settlers had returned and begun to block the road with rocks. The situation remains tense, with families unable to access basic supplies or leave their homes.
Palestinians and the Israeli opposition accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hard-line government of turning a blind eye to attacks by settlers against Palestinians that have increased in recent years. Settlers have been building more outposts in an effort condemned by many in the international community as aimed at dismantling any remaining hopes of establishing a Palestinian state in the occupied West Bank.
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