Israeli Settler Siege of Qusra Village Prompts IDF Investigation and US Concern
A siege of the Palestinian village of Qusra in the West Bank by Israeli settlers on August 14, 2026, has led to an official investigation by the IDF into the conduct of its soldiers. The incident, which involved settlers diverting water supplies and surrounding the village, has drawn sharp criticism from U.S. officials who are urging the Israeli government to condemn the actions and transfer civilian enforcement to police.