Palestinian-American Returns to 3 Besieged West Bank Homes, Seeks US Protection
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Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 17
Palestinian-American Returns to 3 Besieged West Bank Homes, Seeks US Protection
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 17
Summary
Louai Abu Ridi landed in Israel on Monday and headed to his Qusra property, saying he planned to stay there despite fearing for his safety.
More than a week of settler pressure around the three houses has trapped residents inside and effectively blocked supplies, while Abu Ridi says he fears settlers will seize his home.
Videos shared by his brother Qusai showed settlers riding quad bikes past the house with Israeli forces stationed outside; Abu Ridi questioned why the military had not removed the small group.
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, usually a strong supporter of settlers, called the attack "disgusting" last week, adding to international condemnation as West Bank settler violence keeps rising.