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<h1 class="gmail-single_title">18 days under siege: Three Palestinian families trapped in Qusra by settlers and Israeli forces</h1>
<p class="gmail-single_date">Wednesday 26-August-2026</p>
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<p class="gmail-wp-block-paragraph">NABLUS, (PIC)</p>
<p class="gmail-wp-block-paragraph">Three Palestinian families in the Jabel
Ras al-Ain area of Qusra town, south of Nablus, have entered their 18th
consecutive day under siege by extremist Jewish settlers, while Israeli
forces continue to block access roads and enforce severe movement
restrictions, keeping the residents confined to their homes.</p>
<p class="gmail-wp-block-paragraph">Trapped inside the besieged homes are
women and children facing worsening shortages of food, water, and basic
supplies. Outside, settlers continue to surround the area and have taken
control of local water sources, according to media sources.</p>
<p class="gmail-wp-block-paragraph">The prolonged siege has left Jabel Ras
al-Ain families living in constant fear. Residents report that even
simple actions, such as opening a door, looking out of a window, or
stepping outside, put their lives at risk.</p>
<p class="gmail-wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Living in a home prison</strong></p>
<p class="gmail-wp-block-paragraph">Abdul-Karim Hassan, whose children are
among the besieged families, described their conditions as severe and
deteriorating, adding that he checks on their safety constantly, phoning
them more than 10 times a day.</p>
<p class="gmail-wp-block-paragraph">Driven by anxiety for their safety, Hassan
climbs a neighboring hill facing the besieged homes each day to monitor
the area and stay as close to his children as possible.</p>
<p class="gmail-wp-block-paragraph">According to Hassan, the besieged families
face a severe shortage of essential supplies as settlers and soldiers
prevent food, water and infant formula from reaching the houses.</p>
<p class="gmail-wp-block-paragraph">Hassan\u2019s family cannot leave the house or
open doors and windows normally, while internet service in the area has
been cut off, and the constant presence of settlers around the home has
become a permanent source of fear.</p>
<p class="gmail-wp-block-paragraph">For Hassan\u2019s family, nightfall brings the
deepest terror. They spend the dark hours on high alert, bracing for a
sudden settler attack. Previous arson attacks on West Bank homes serve
as a constant warning of what could happen next.</p>
<p class="gmail-wp-block-paragraph">\u201cThey are forbidden from going outside or
opening doors and windows. They can hardly breathe. They are living in a
prison,\u201d Hassan said sadly.</p>
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