Israeli settlers attack homes in West Bank village of Qusra

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, dozens of masked Israeli settlers carried out an attack on homes in the Palestinian village of Qusra, located south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. During the assault, a group of settlers surrounded a building under construction, trapping seven Palestinians inside for over an hour. The property owner, Luay Bairuti, reported sustaining a hand injury from thrown stones, while other witnesses noted that two individuals were wounded by stones and four required treatment for tear gas inhalation.

This incident marks a continuation of nearly three weeks of heightened tension in the region. Since early August, settlers have intermittently blocked access to Qusra and besieged residents, drawing both national and international condemnation. While the Israeli military stated that soldiers and border guards were deployed to remove "troublemakers" and protect civilians, the accounts of the events following the military's arrival remain conflicting. The village remains under a significant security presence as authorities continue their operations in the area.