U.S. Ambassador Condemns West Bank Settler Siege Of American Family Home
Settlers have besieged an American-Palestinian family's home in Qusra, south of Nablus, throwing stones and blocking exits since Sunday, August 9, 2026.[1]
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee posted on X calling the siege a "horrific act of terror" while also defending the Israeli military's response.[1] On Thursday morning, August 13, 2026, the Israeli military evacuated the homeowner's brother and nephew from the house, said it had dismantled two nearby illegal outposts, and detained one Israeli.[1] The besieged homeowner, Lou Ridi, speaking from Ohio, said settlers had previously cut water and electricity and harassed his property for months.[1]
The homeowners say the harassment escalated into a continuous siege beginning on August 9, with settlers blocking exits and pelting the house with stones.[1] The family's account of months-long cutoffs to water and electricity prompted increased attention after Huckabee's post and the military's removal of nearby outposts.[1]
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- Since Sunday, August 9, 2026, settlers have besieged an American Palestinian family's home in Qusra, south of Nablus, throwing stones and blocking exits.
- U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee posted on X calling the siege a 'horrific act of terror' while defending the Israeli military's response.
- On Thursday morning, August 13, 2026, the Israeli military evacuated the homeowner's brother and nephew from the house and said it had dismantled two nearby illegal outposts and detained one Israeli.
- The besieged homeowner, Lou Ridi, speaking from Ohio, said settlers had previously cut water and electricity and harassed his property for months.
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