Key facts
- Israeli forces closed the only western entrance to Al-Mughayyir village, northeast of Ramallah.
- Tear gas was fired towards vehicles attempting to enter or leave the village.
- Commuters faced field interrogations and mistreatment.
- The eastern entrance to Al-Mughayyir was closed in October 2023.
- Israeli settlers have been attacking homes in the West Bank village of Qusra.
- The Israeli military declared the Palestinian village of Taybeh a 'closed military zone'.
Israeli forces have closed the sole western entrance to Al-Mughayyir village, northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, preventing residents from entering or leaving. The forces fired tear gas canisters towards approaching vehicles and subjected commuters to field interrogations and mistreatment, according to Wafa. This western entrance is currently the village's only access point, as Israeli forces had previously closed its eastern entrance in October 2023.
In a separate but related development, Israeli settlers have been attacking homes in the West Bank village of Qusra for months, with community members accusing the Israeli military of complicity. US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has condemned the settlers' actions, labeling them "Israeli terrorists." Residents have reported dire conditions, including power and water cuts, and forced evacuations. While the IDF initially instructed residents to evacuate homes, they later reversed the order, stating residents would remain. Settlers were seen loitering near Palestinian homes after some families were allowed to return.
Furthermore, the Israeli military declared the Palestinian village of Taybeh a 'closed military zone' on August 10, 2026. Residents and local leaders argue this order, ostensibly to prevent settler attacks, actually isolates the village and prevents solidarity activists from reaching it, while allowing settlers to continue their raids. They believe the order is intended to isolate them for further attacks.