'We feel besieged': Family vows to stay as settler extremists target West Bank town of Kusra

Qusai Abu Ridi, a Palestinian resident of Kusra, south of Nablus, says Israeli settlers remain near his home despite the military dismantling their outpost, leaving his family fearful. He reports stone-throwing, food and water shortages, and a planned evacuation. The family vows to stay, while his brother Louay, an American citizen, is due to arrive Sunday.

Qusai Abu Ridi, a Palestinian resident of Kusra, south of Nablus, told The Jerusalem Post that despite the Israeli military dismantling a makeshift settler outpost near his home on Wednesday, settlers remain in the area, posing an ongoing threat. He described settlers returning after forces left, first near a neighbor's house and then to their original spot about seven meters from his home. He said they have thrown stones at the house and he fears further attacks. On Thursday, the army asked him to evacuate temporarily, with the village council head saying they could return on Sunday. Qusai attributed the escalation to recent deadly clashes in Tell, claiming settlers increased harassment since then. He said settler violence in Kusra has ramped up since January, with the family being blocked inside, running out of food and water. He believes the settlers aim to drag his family away and take over the land, but he vows to stay. His brother Louay, an American citizen, is scheduled to arrive on Sunday.