Palestine: IDF orders evacuation of 15 homes in West Bank village of Qusra
On August 13, 2026, the Israeli Defense Forces ordered the mandatory evacuation of 15 Palestinian homes in the northern West Bank village of Qusra. The military operation purportedly aimed to clear illegal Israeli settler outposts laying siege to the area. Following the order, an estimated 75 Palestinian residents were forcibly removed from their homes and relocated to a nearby building. The Times of Israel reported the sudden displacement directive, which was later rescinded amid media scrutiny.
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Country: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Times of Israel