Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houses
The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families in the West Bank village to leave their houses, using some as barracks. The development comes amid ongoing concern over settler violence in the occupied territory.
The mayor of Qusra, a village in the West Bank, says Israeli troops have been telling some families to leave their homes, with a number of the properties being used as barracks. Local residents describe a mounting sense of pressure in the village in recent days.
The development comes amid a period of escalating tension in the area, with Israeli settlers reported to have besieged Palestinian families' houses. Human rights groups say similar incidents have increased across the West Bank in recent months.
The Israeli military has not yet issued an official comment on the matter. Local officials and aid organizations say they are closely monitoring the situation and trying to support the affected families.
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