World · 30 August 2026

Masked Israeli settlers attacked homes in West Bank's Qusra on Saturday

Homes near the occupied West Bank village of Qusra were assaulted by scores of masked Israeli settler militants. Witnesses reported this as the initial significant attack following a siege. Militant Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians have significantly increased in the northern West Bank.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 August 2026 at 5:40

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