Timeline: The one-week siege of Qusra by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Summary
For one week, Israeli settlers have surrounded three Palestinian homes in the village of Qusra in the West Bank, cutting off water, electricity, and supplies. The Israeli military declared the area a closed zone, forcing some residents to leave their homes while settlers continue to occupy the land, drawing criticism from the United Nations and others.Key Facts
- The siege began on August 9, with dozens of Israeli settlers surrounding three homes in Qusra.
- About 15 Palestinians live in these homes, including children and one with dual US citizenship.
- The Israeli military ordered residents of two homes to leave and moved all into one house.
- The area is in the West Bank’s Area B, where Palestinians manage civil affairs but Israel controls security.
- The UN and Palestinian officials called the siege criminal and inhumane.
- Since January to June 2025, there were over 3,000 settler attacks in the West Bank, averaging six per day.
- Settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law, with about 700,000 Israelis living there.
- The Israeli government under Prime Minister Netanyahu supports expanding settlements, while roughly three million Palestinians also live in the West Bank.
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