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Historian Kobi Barda Criticizes Netanyahu Over Kousra Settler Siege and U.S. Reactions

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First reported by Srugim · 3 days ago

What happened

Historian Kobi Barda criticized current Israeli leadership for allowing a settler siege in Kousra, West Bank, which led to clashes with the Israeli army. The U.S. Embassy confirmed involvement in urging Israeli authorities to act, amid American concerns over settler violence and terminology used to describe the events.

  • 01Historian Kobi Barda says Netanyahu would not have allowed the Kousra siege years ago.
  • 02Dozens of settlers besieged two homes in Kousra, leading to clashes with the Israeli army.
  • 03Israeli military began evacuating the siege in an area declared a closed military zone.
  • 04Central Command Chief Aviv Blot oversaw the operation and urged settlers to leave.
  • 05U.S. Ambassador Mike Herzog denied White House direct intervention but confirmed embassy involvement.
  • 06The U.S. administration criticized the settlers and questioned the future of such events.

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WallaCenter · Hebrew3 days ago
Historian Kobi Barda Criticizes Netanyahu Over Kousra Settler Siege and U.S. Reactions
SrugimRight · Hebrew3 days ago
Historian Criticizes Netanyahu Over West Bank Incident Amid US Backlash

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