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Israel Deployed Forces After U.S. Flag Raising Traps Palestinians

8/18/2026

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Loui Ridi flew from Detroit to Qusra, waited 30 minutes for an escort, and entered at about 7 p.m. to raise an American flag on his house.
U.N. reported 15 Palestinians, including two children and Ridi’s relatives, were trapped, prompting Israel to deploy forces to restrain settlers.
U.N. bodies and several countries deem the settlements illegal, citing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for emboldening the violence.

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Loui Ridi flew from Detroit to Qusra, waited 30 minutes for an escort, and entered at about 7 p.m. to raise an American flag on his house.
U.N. reported 15 Palestinians, including two children and Ridi’s relatives, were trapped, prompting Israel to deploy forces to restrain settlers.
U.N. bodies and several countries deem the settlements illegal, citing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for emboldening the violence.