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Soldiers Order Palestinian American to Stay Inside During Qusra Siege

8/18/2026

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Soldiers ordered Loui Ridi, a Palestinian American who confronted settlers at his Qusra home and demanded they leave, to stay inside.
Three settlers stayed after soldiers asked them to leave, threatened Ridi’s family, and threw rocks, forcing him to keep shutters closed.
U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump, opposed West Bank annexation, signaled acceptance of settlements, lifted sanctions on violent settlers, and condemned the ten-day Qusra siege.

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Soldiers ordered Loui Ridi, a Palestinian American who confronted settlers at his Qusra home and demanded they leave, to stay inside.
Three settlers stayed after soldiers asked them to leave, threatened Ridi’s family, and threw rocks, forcing him to keep shutters closed.
U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump, opposed West Bank annexation, signaled acceptance of settlements, lifted sanctions on violent settlers, and condemned the ten-day Qusra siege.