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When Israeli extremists arrived in Qusra seeking to evict Palestinians from their hilltop homes, residents hoped the IDF would come to their aid. Instead, the soldiers drank coffee and prayed with the assailants.

washingtonpost.comIDF troops stood by as West Bank settlers besieged Palestinian homesWhen Israeli extremists arrived in Qusra to force Palestinians from their homes, residents hoped the Israel Defense Forces would come to their aid.

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Twenty to 30 Israeli men and teenagers arrived in Qusra on Sunday. Since then, nine Palestinians from three families have holed up inside their homes, fearful of losing them if they leave.

wapo.stIDF troops stood by as West Bank settlers besieged Palestinian homesWhen Israeli extremists arrived in Qusra to force Palestinians from their homes, residents hoped the Israel Defense Forces would come to their aid.

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14 Aug

The incident has drawn condemnation from some Israelis. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot said it revealed a breakdown within Israel’s political and military leadership.