Israeli forces seal West Bank village for more than 20 hours as settler violence escalates

Israeli forces seal West Bank village for more than 20 hours as settler violence escalates Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 08/30/2026 - 14:40 Officials say siege and settler attacks part of a broader campaign to displace Palestinians from their land Israeli soldier stationed at the occupied West Bank village of Qusra on 29 August 2026, amid a rise in settler attacks on the village (AFP) Off Israeli forces have shut the only entrance to the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir for more than 20 consecutive hours, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. Israeli forces also raided the village on Friday, accompanied by armed settlers who attacked the residents and attempted to steal herds of sheep. Citing local reports, Haaretz said the settlers stole 15 lambs, while one sheep was found wounded.