West Bank village of Qusra under siege by extremist Israeli settlers
• Aug 18, 2026, 10:43 AM
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In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian village of Qusra remains under siege by extremist Israeli settlers. They are trying to force families off their land through tactics including cutting off access to food and water. A Palestinian-American who owns a house in the village has returned to Qusra from Ohio. Louai Abo Ridi says he fears for safety amid reports of the Israeli army turning a blind eye to settler violence. In this clip from today, you get a sense of the tensions between him and the soldiers. Analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor, Philip Turle.
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