# Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian families in West Bank’s Qusra

https://mins.news/en/item/20837

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-13 03:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/13/israeli-settlers-besiege-three-palestinian-families-in-occupied-west-bank?traffic_source=rss

> Dozens of Israeli settlers have besieged three Palestinian families in their homes in Qusra, blocking access and cutting off water and electricity. Residents describe the action as an attempt to take their land. Israel’s military says it will deploy an additional infantry battalion and strengthen control in the area.

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