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US Ambassador Hakobi Condemns Israeli Terrorists in Kusra, Calls for IDF and Police Intervention
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First reported by Ynet · Aug 13, 2026
What happened
US Ambassador Mike Hakobi condemned Israeli settlers as terrorists in Kusra, prompting the IDF and police to act at the embassy's request to remove them amid rising tensions. The IDF reinforced forces to restore order and evacuate settlers following escalating violence.
- 01US Embassy requested Israeli forces to remove Israeli terrorists in Kusra.
- 02Ambassador Hakobi condemned the settlers' actions as criminal and intimidating.
- 03IDF began evacuating settlers and deployed additional infantry battalion to Kusra.
- 04Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered reinforcements to strengthen control.
- 05Additional IDF forces are on standby for further developments.
- 06US concern over Kusra events is growing, prompting embassy involvement.
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