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Israeli troops deploy to Qusra as settlers besiege Palestinian families

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Settlers cut water and power to two families, and now the army sends more troops—sounds like the response is to manage the siege, not end it.
💡 Why it matters
This escalation risks further entrenching settler violence and deepening the humanitarian crisis in the West Bank, potentially drawing international condemnation.

Two Palestinian families in the West Bank village of Qusra have been trapped in their homes since Sunday, with water and electricity cut off by Israeli settlers. The Israeli military is sending additional troops to the area to address the siege.

📡 Where we spotted it (3)
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thestar.com
Palestinians besieged in West Bank village fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes
7d ago
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aljazeera.com
Huckabee calls Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’: Can US push end Qusra siege?
7d ago
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BBC News
More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers
8d ago
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