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Israel Escorted Loui Ridi After Qusra Siege Closed Zone

8/18/2026

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Israeli military escorted Palestinian American Loui Ridi to his home in Qusra, West Bank, after a week-long settler siege.
The United States condemned the siege and Israeli troops later declared Qusra a closed military zone.
Video footage showed Israeli soldiers interacting amicably with settlers near the besieged homes.
Palestinian health officials say Israeli soldiers and settlers have killed 87 Palestinians this year, while Palestinians have killed three Israelis.

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Israeli military escorted Palestinian American Loui Ridi to his home in Qusra, West Bank, after a week-long settler siege.
The United States condemned the siege and Israeli troops later declared Qusra a closed military zone.
Video footage showed Israeli soldiers interacting amicably with settlers near the besieged homes.
Palestinian health officials say Israeli soldiers and settlers have killed 87 Palestinians this year, while Palestinians have killed three Israelis.