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Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in the occupied West Bank's villages of Qusra and Jalud, throwing rocks and trapping residents in their homes during a significant escalation of violence. This assault followed a three-week siege and was reportedly met with inadequate protection from Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), who faced accusations from Palestinians of using tear gas and other violence against them. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the actions of the settlers, referring to them as "criminal acts," amidst rising criticism of settler violence, including comments from U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee labeling radical settlers as "Israeli terrorists."

Israeli settlers, supported by forces, have surrounding a home in Qusra, West Bank, trapping at least four Palestinians while setting fire to nearby land. Over the past month, settler violence has surged, including previous attacks on a mosque and besieging three homes, with residents like Loui Abu Raideh reporting severe restrictions on food and essential supplies that take three to four days to approve. The situation has become increasingly dire since Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza began in October 2023, manifesting in urgent military actions such as establishing new roadblocks and declaring Qusra a closed military zone.