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U.S. Ambassador Condemns Qusra Siege, Urges Israeli Crackdown

8/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned the Qusra siege on Aug 13 2026, urging the IDF and police to remove Israeli “terrorists.”
The Israeli military dismantled two illegal outposts near Qusra, detained a settler and deployed troops from Nablus.
Settlers have surrounded the house since Sunday, throwing stones and cutting supplies.
A White House official told KAN News the United States says Israel is not doing enough to curb violence.

History

Historical Context

Signed in 1993, the Oslo I Accord recognized the PLO and created the Palestinian Authority, while Oslo II in 1995 divided the West Bank into Areas A, B and C and set a five-year interim period. Settlement numbers rose from about 115,700 in 1993 to over 203,000 by 2000, undermining the promised withdrawals. The 2024 Qusra siege, where Israeli settlers surround Palestinian homes, echoes those commitments.

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Story summary

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned the Qusra siege on Aug 13 2026, urging the IDF and police to remove Israeli “terrorists.”
The Israeli military dismantled two illegal outposts near Qusra, detained a settler and deployed troops from Nablus.
Settlers have surrounded the house since Sunday, throwing stones and cutting supplies.
A White House official told KAN News the United States says Israel is not doing enough to curb violence.

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