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'Act of terror': U.S. condemns Israeli settler siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank

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condemned the siege of Palestinian homes by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, where they cut off water, electricity and essential supplies to residents. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called the settlers' actions an "act of terror," adding to American pressure that has prompted Israeli forces to intervene. Israeli settlers laid siege to the home of an American Palestinian family in the occupied West Bank, sparking condemnation from the U.S.

ambassador and an Israeli military response. Nick Schifrin spoke with Qusai and Ahmed Ridi from the house in Qusra, and Qusai's brother, Loui Ridi, who helped translate this conversation.

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