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August 13, 2026
Israeli Troops Deploy to Besieged Palestinian Homes in Qusra
- Israeli troops have occupied positions in three Palestinian homes in Qusra to protect residents from besieging settlers.
- The siege, which began over the weekend, has cut off water and electricity to the families trapped inside.
- Israeli forces reportedly plan to maintain their presence in the area until at least Sunday, amid rising tensions and calls for protection from the Palestinian community.
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- Israel sends more troops to West Bank village besieged by Jewish settlersAug 13, 2026 at 9:58 AM · Reuters
- Trapped and cut off: Palestinian families under settler siege in the West BankAug 13, 2026 at 2:49 PM · CNN
- Israel envia tropas a casas sitiadas por colonos na CisjordâniaAug 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM · Reuters
- U.S. Ambassador condemns ‘Israeli terrorists’ for siege of Palestinian-American homeAug 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM · The Hill
- U.S. ambassador slams Israeli settlers besieging home of Palestinian-AmericanAug 13, 2026 at 9:11 PM · NPR