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Middle EastPublished: 16 August 2026 at 22:03

Israeli army besieges Palestinian homes in Qusra village in occupied West Bank

Israeli troops carried out a raid on the village of Qusra, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. Further details about the operation remain unclear.

Israeli military forces entered the village of Qusra, located south of the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. The raid affected local residents, with troops surrounding a number of homes in the area.

Details about the circumstances, duration and possible consequences for residents remain limited at this time. There are no reports of casualties or detentions.

Background

Qusra and other villages near Nablus have repeatedly been the site of Israeli military operations in the occupied West Bank in recent years. Such raids form part of the broader ongoing tension between Israeli forces and Palestinian communities in the region.

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