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Netanyahu Condemns Qusra Raid After Settlers Beat Residents

9/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Settlers stormed a Palestinian home in Qusra, trapping residents for an hour.
Israeli army then fired tear gas, forcing Adli and six others onto the roof.
Soldiers handcuffed, blindfolded and beat Luay Bayruti, who showed a bandaged arm.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the raid and said authorities seized three cars.
Masked settlers in a car attacked Palestinian woman Aida Ahmed Abdullah and NBC crew in Jalud, injuring Matt Bradley.

History

Historical Context

In 2002 the Israeli Defense Forces launched Operation Defensive Shield, a large-scale West Bank offensive that detained thousands and, according to B’Tselem, employed the “human-shield” procedure on about 1,200 occasions. The operation drew UN criticism and deepened settler-Palestinian clashes. Today’s raid on Qusra and the assault on journalists echo those 2002 tactics, reviving international concern.

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Story summary

Settlers stormed a Palestinian home in Qusra, trapping residents for an hour.
Israeli army then fired tear gas, forcing Adli and six others onto the roof.
Soldiers handcuffed, blindfolded and beat Luay Bayruti, who showed a bandaged arm.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the raid and said authorities seized three cars.
Masked settlers in a car attacked Palestinian woman Aida Ahmed Abdullah and NBC crew in Jalud, injuring Matt Bradley.

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