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Israeli Soldiers Order Settler Back After Qusra Confrontation

8/20/2026

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Palestinian-American Loui Ridi raised an American flag over his Qusra home to deter settlers.
Settlers have surrounded three Qusra homes for over a week, trying to force residents to flee.
An Israeli settler entered Ridi’s property on Tuesday, confronting him while both filmed the encounter.
Israeli soldiers declared the site a closed military zone, ordered the settler to retreat, and stationed troops at the homes.

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Palestinian-American Loui Ridi raised an American flag over his Qusra home to deter settlers.
Settlers have surrounded three Qusra homes for over a week, trying to force residents to flee.
An Israeli settler entered Ridi’s property on Tuesday, confronting him while both filmed the encounter.
Israeli soldiers declared the site a closed military zone, ordered the settler to retreat, and stationed troops at the homes.