West Bank & Jerusalem
Settlers maintain siege of home in Qasra south of Nablus
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Settlers continued their siege of a house in the town of Qasra, south of Nablus, for a second consecutive day, Shehab Wire reported. The blockade restricted access to the residence and prevented movement in and out of the building as the occupation escalated pressure on the Palestinian household.
The siege marks an intensification of settler activity in the area surrounding Nablus. No statement was issued regarding the settlers' stated objectives or the circumstances that prompted the two-day operation. Palestinian and Israeli authorities have not yet responded publicly to the ongoing confrontation.
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