Palestinian-American hoists US flag on home besieged by settlers
A Palestinian-American man has hoisted the US flag over his home in the West Bank to protest a siege by Israeli settlers. The incident has drawn international attention and rare criticism from US officials regarding the settler activity.
Why it matters
The situation underscores the escalating tensions in the West Bank and the complex diplomatic role of the United States in the region.
US-Palestinian dual citizen Louai Abu Ridi (C), whose home in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra is besieged by Israeli settlers, shares an evening meal with family members at the home in Qusra — ilia YEFIMOVICH A Palestinian-American has raised the US flag on his home besieged by Israeli settlers, as the United States renewed criticism of the siege that has generated condemnation around the world.
Louai Abu Ridi, who owns one of three houses in Qusra, near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, flew back from his adopted home of Ohio on Monday after settlers trapped residents inside and refused to let in food or other supplies for more than a week.
He was flying the Stars and Stripes outside his home on Tuesday and said he has asked the US embassy to keep raising his case.
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