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U.S. Ambassador Calls Qusra Siege “Terrorism”

8/19/2026

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Huckabee Calls Siege Terror

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called the siege of homes in Qusra a horrific act of terror.
He said the attacks meet the U.S. definition of terrorism because they aim to intimidate civilians.
He described the perpetrators as a very small minority and labeled them “unsettlers,” not settlers.
He said the Israeli military and police are working to remove the attackers at the United States’ request.

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Ridi Raises Flag

Palestinian American Loui Ridi raised a U.S. flag over his Qusra home to deter settlers.
A Reuters video shows a settler with a Torah filming Ridi among his trees.
An Israeli soldier ordered Ridi to stay inside and warned him not to speak.
U.S. officials estimate tens of thousands of Americans live in the West Bank; in Turmus Ayya about 80% hold U.S. citizenship and fly American flags for protection.

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Huckabee Calls Siege Terror

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called the siege of homes in Qusra a horrific act of terror.
He said the attacks meet the U.S. definition of terrorism because they aim to intimidate civilians.
He described the perpetrators as a very small minority and labeled them “unsettlers,” not settlers.
He said the Israeli military and police are working to remove the attackers at the United States’ request.

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