Israeli soldiers were accused of throwing belongings from a house in Qusra in the occupied West Bank, according to Reuters-verified video cited by Amar Desh. The footage showed several soldiers tossing items from a balcony and throwing some belongings into a well outside the home. The report was published on August 21, 2026.

Palestinian-American Louis Ridi said one of the homes was owned by his brother, Raed Ridi. He said he returned from the United States because his family home had been surrounded by Israeli settlers for more than a week. Residents have alleged that settlers’ presence around several Palestinian homes has disrupted movement and daily life.

Reuters reported that the situation involving settlers around homes in Qusra has drawn concern from the United States and other parties. Israeli troops were deployed to control the situation, but tensions remained. The Israeli military said it was examining the incidents shown in the video. Louis Ridi had previously raised a US flag on his roof, hoping it would deter attempts to take over the property, but he later had a heated argument with a settler who entered his land.