Israeli troops move into position around and inside Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra as a siege continues, according to multiple reports. Two Palestinian families say they have been trapped since Sunday, with access to basic services cut off.
The siege began over the weekend when Jewish settlers blocked the road to three homes and set up a tent in the front yards, refusing entry or exit. Reported measures include cutting off electricity and water, leaving residents unable to leave or receive supplies. Israeli military activity escalates on Thursday, with troops sent to the area and, according to the mayor, taking up positions inside Palestinian homes. Palestinians describe the action as aimed at forcibly displacing them from their land.
The outlets largely align on the village, the timing, and the reported restrictions on movement and utilities. Differences are mainly in emphasis: some describe the situation as a siege blocking access, while others highlight troops’ deployment and the reported presence of soldiers inside homes.
