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Masked Settlers Raid West Bank, Family Faces Violence

3/21/2026

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On March 13, masked Israeli settlers raided Khirbet Humsa in the West Bank.
Qusai Abu al-Kebash was subjected to sexual violence during the raid.
Witnesses reported that the attackers bound Abu al-Kebash with zip ties, beat him, looted livestock, and threatened his family, with the Israeli military investigating the incident and two foreign activists also assaulted.
Abu al-Kebash expressed fear for his family's safety and the future of their community.
Rights groups criticize the ongoing escalation of settler violence amid increased military activity in the region.

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Story summary

On March 13, masked Israeli settlers raided Khirbet Humsa in the West Bank.
Qusai Abu al-Kebash was subjected to sexual violence during the raid.
Witnesses reported that the attackers bound Abu al-Kebash with zip ties, beat him, looted livestock, and threatened his family, with the Israeli military investigating the incident and two foreign activists also assaulted.
Abu al-Kebash expressed fear for his family's safety and the future of their community.
Rights groups criticize the ongoing escalation of settler violence amid increased military activity in the region.