- Palestinian homes in Qusra have been under siege for nearly a week as families report ongoing attacks by militant settlers.
- The United States is urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn militant settlers who have besieged Palestinians in their homes.
- Since the shooting incident five months ago, attacks have continued, including settlers throwing stones at Ouda's house on Wednesday.
- As of the end of June, more than 2,200 Palestinians had been displaced during 2026 due to settler violence and access restrictions.
- Five months ago, Ouda's nephew was shot and killed by a settler, and his brother was also injured; Israeli media reported a settler who served as a reservist had been arrested.
- Rights groups say militant settlers are mounting a concerted effort to seize more land in Qusra, further eating into territory where Palestinians aim to establish a state.
- Resident Marmar Ouda said he has been forced to erect metal fences and bars on his windows to protect his family from attacks, and that 'death to Arabs' has been spray-painted on a wall near his home.
Palestinian families in Qusra, a village in the West Bank, have faced ongoing violence from militant settlers, with reports of attacks lasting for months.8
The U.S. is pressing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn these actions, as tensions escalate in the region.
Marmar Ouda, a local resident, described the harrowing experience of having to erect metal fences and bars on his windows to protect his family. He recounted a tragic incident five months ago when his nephew was shot and killed by a settler, an event that left him traumatized.910
“I wish I had died at that moment rather than see my nephew die in front of me,” Ouda said, highlighting the lack of protection from Israeli authorities despite filing complaints.
The Israeli military has deployed to Qusra to maintain security, but residents continue to report attacks, including stones thrown at homes.
Rights groups indicate that militant settlers are intensifying efforts to seize land, further threatening the Palestinian quest for statehood.
According to United Nations data, over 2,200 Palestinians have been displaced in 2026 due to settler violence and access restrictions, underscoring the urgent need for intervention and protection for vulnerable communities.5
“Resident Marmar Ouda says he has erected metal fences and window bars after his nephew was killed by a settler five months ago, and 'death to Arabs' is spray-painted near his home. UN data shows over 2,200 Palestinians displaced in 2026 due to settler violence.”
