Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
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Notable Quotes
"We are dying of fear, extremely terrified."
— Aysha Hassan , Activist
"We are living in our own home, on our own land, and we are asking for nothing more than the right to live safely and with dignity."
— Qusay Abu Ridi , Activist
Key People
Abdel Azim Wadi is the mayor of the Palestinian village of Qusra.
Aysha Hassan is a Palestinian resident vocal about the threats her family has faced from settlers.
Israeli military commander for the occupied West Bank.
Qusay Abu Ridi is a Palestinian resident advocating for the safety of his family amid settler aggression.
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Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
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