Palestinian families in the West Bank village of Qusra have reportedly been ordered by Israeli troops to leave their homes, according to the village’s mayor, with some houses said to be used as barracks by soldiers.
The reported orders come after Israeli settlers allegedly besieged houses in the village, escalating tensions in an area that has seen repeated confrontations between Palestinian residents and settlers in recent times.
According to the mayor of Qusra, Israeli troops have been telling families to vacate their properties, with some homes reportedly being taken over and used as makeshift barracks for soldiers stationed in the area.
The situation in Qusra reflects a broader pattern of tension in parts of the occupied West Bank, where Palestinian communities say they have faced increasing pressure from both settlers and Israeli forces. Details of the scale of the evacuations and the exact number of families affected have not been fully confirmed.
The account, provided by local officials, has not yet been independently verified by outside observers, and Israeli authorities have not been quoted in the reporting responding directly to the mayor’s specific claims.
This report is based on information first published by BBC News, which detailed the accounts from Qusra’s mayor regarding the alleged actions of Israeli troops and settlers in the village.
The situation remains fluid, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available from residents, local officials and Israeli authorities.
