Activists bring food and water to besieged homes on West Bank

Activists on Friday brought essential supplies of food and water to Palestinian residents in Qusra, a village near Nablus on the West Bank. The delivery aimed to support those whose homes have been under siege by Israeli settlers since Sunday.

According to reports, Israeli settlers have blockaded several Palestinian homes in Qusra, allegedly cutting off electricity and water supplies. The Israeli military has been attempting to dislodge the settlers, but these efforts had apparently not succeeded by Friday. The BBC reported that three private homes were besieged, with residents stating their power and water had been disconnected.

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The settlers' actions are regrettable and unacceptable, and the government will investigate and arrest those responsible for the siege.

Israeli government spokesperson described the settlers' actions as "regrettable" and "unacceptable," vowing to investigate and apprehend those responsible. The mayor of Qusra, Abdel Azim Wadi, informed the media that the Israeli military had declared the village a military zone. Residents of 13 homes, including two of the three besieged houses, were instructed to leave their buildings.

In parallel actions, the military reported dismantling "two illegal outposts," referring to encampments established by settlers. By Friday, some Palestinian residents were granted permission to return to their homes, indicating a partial de-escalation or shift in military operations within the area.

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The Israeli military has declared the village a military zone.