# Israeli troops deployed but extremist settlers return

https://mins.news/en/video/22666

- DW News, 2026-08-15 00:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBj1PzL8dSc

> A tense standoff continues in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, where Israeli troops remain around three Palestinian homes while extremist settlers repeatedly return after earlier removal efforts. Analyst Yossi Mekelberg says the incident shows the influence of Israeli extremists and argues that the government is complicit in their intimidation and violence.

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