From Ohio, a Palestinian American watches as settlers besiege his family in Qusra

Palestinian American Loui Ridi, from Ohio, watches via security cameras as settlers besiege his family's home in Qusra, West Bank. His brother and nephew are trapped inside. Ridi has invested $1 million in the house. US officials expressed shock, and the IDF confirmed disciplinary action against troops who prayed with settlers.

Loui Ridi, a 46-year-old Palestinian American living in Toledo, Ohio, is watching in horror from thousands of miles away as extremist Israeli settlers lay siege to the home he is building in the West Bank village of Qusra. Cameras he installed show settlers surrounding the home and a neighbor's, obstructing entrances with stones and defying Israeli soldiers who have done little to intervene. Inside are his brother Qusai Abu Ridi and Qusai's 18-year-old son, trapped, while neighbor Youssef Hassan, his wife, and daughters are also prevented from leaving. Ridi, who left Qusra 23 years ago, has invested $1 million in the unfinished residence. He has contacted the US Embassy in Jerusalem, which said it had no jurisdiction. US officials reportedly discussed the situation and were shocked, asking why Israel allows 'anarchy' in the West Bank. The IDF confirmed disciplinary action against troops who prayed with settlers on Sunday. Ridi plans to travel to Qusra next week despite his brother's advice to stay home.