Israeli settlers' siege on Palestinian homes in Qusra enters 10th day

Israeli settlers have maintained a siege on Palestinian homes in Qusra, a town south of Nablus in the West Bank, for nine days straight. This action, occurring under the protection of Israeli occupation forces, is reportedly aimed at seizing Palestinian homes and land and establishing new realities on the ground.

According to WAFA news agency, settlers are surrounding the homes of three families in the Ras al-Ain area of Qusra. Israeli forces are present to guard the settlers, preventing residents from accessing their properties. A tent has been erected in the area, guarded by the Israeli army. Local sources indicate that settlers have been attempting to enter and take over these homes for nearly four months, forcing affected families to maintain a 24-hour vigil to protect their residences.

Settlers have repeatedly cut off electricity to the homes, thrown stones at the buildings, and enforced blockades on several occasions. The Mayor of Qusra, Abdul Azim Wadi, stated that residents whose homes are under siege are resolute in their determination not to abandon the Ras al-Ain area. He believes this steadfastness reflects the broader stance of Qusra's residents against Israeli settlement expansion plans.

Wadi mentioned that the municipality is striving to restore basic services to the besieged homes, but settler attacks and disruptions make this difficult. The municipality continues to provide essential supplies free of charge to the affected residents and plans to allocate funds for their support. "This is a national obligation," Wadi said, emphasizing the need for stronger central government support and cooperation with Qusra across vital sectors.

On Sunday evening, August 16, 2026, Israeli occupation forces blocked roads leading to Ras al-Ain. Local sources reported an Israeli bulldozer creating earthen barriers to prevent access. Earlier, on Thursday morning, August 13, 2026, Israeli forces forced residents from two homes to vacate their dwellings. Subsequently, 16 homes in Qusra were reportedly converted into military barracks.

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This is a national obligation.