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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

Palestinian American returns to West Bank home amid settler siege

A Palestinian American resident of Ohio traveled to his home in the West Bank village of Qusra on Monday to join family members defending the property against a week-long siege by Israeli settlers. The area has been declared a closed military zone by Israel, though reports indicate settlers continue to roam the vicinity near Israeli military personnel.

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Why It Matters

The situation highlights ongoing tensions and property disputes in the West Bank, where residents face restricted movement and security threats amid a surge in regional violence.

Key Facts

  • Loui Ridi, an Ohio-based homeowner, returned to his property in Qusra, West Bank, on Monday to defend it from a week-long siege by Israeli settlers.
  • The Israeli military has declared the neighborhood surrounding the Ridi home a closed military zone.
  • Video footage from the site shows settlers operating ATVs and interacting with Israeli soldiers.
  • Palestinian health officials report that 87 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli soldiers and settlers so far this year.
  • Three Israelis have been killed in the West Bank during the same period.
  • The United States government has issued a condemnation of the siege.
  • The Israeli military has deployed troops to the area, stating the purpose is to maintain order.

Who's Mentioned

personQusai Abu Rida“Brother of Loui Ridi”personLoui Ridi“Palestinian American homeowner from Ohio”personBenjamin Netanyahu“Prime Minister of Israel”locationQusra“Village in the West Bank”