Israeli settlers have reportedly surrounded a Palestinian home in the village of Qusra, in the occupied West Bank, amid continuing tensions and violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinians.
Local residents said the settlers gathered around the house, raising fears for the safety of the Palestinian family inside. The incident comes amid wider concerns over increasing settler attacks and intimidation targeting Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank.
Palestinian residents and human rights groups have repeatedly called for greater protection of civilians and accountability for those responsible for attacks. Israeli authorities have said that acts of violence are investigated and that security forces are responsible for maintaining order.
Qusra, located south of Nablus, has previously experienced confrontations and attacks involving Palestinian residents and Israeli settlers. The continuing tensions have contributed to insecurity and fears of further escalation across the West Bank.