The IDF said Tuesday that in recent weeks, Israeli civilians entered and took control of Palestinian homes and land in the villages of Qusra and Jalud in Samaria, calling the activity illegal and unacceptable. A closed military zone was imposed for non-residents. The IDF also reported that Monday, civilians attempted to enter the closed zone using a coordinated ambulance; soldiers inspected the vehicle and police handled the matter. The military said it will take disciplinary action against any soldiers involved.
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit on Tuesday evening issued a detailed statement confirming that over recent weeks Israeli civilians entered and took control of Palestinian homes and land in the villages of Qusra and Jalud in the Shomron region. The military described the activity as illegal, 'disgraceful and unacceptable,' and imposed a closed military zone barring non-residents from the area. The statement also revealed that on Monday, Israeli civilians attempted to use a pre-coordinated ambulance to bypass the closed zone; soldiers inspected the vehicle and referred the matter to police. The IDF reiterated its condemnation and promised disciplinary action against any reserve or regular soldiers involved.
This update follows The Zioneer's initial report at 21:26 on Tuesday, which summarized the IDF's earlier announcement. The new statement provides additional operational details, including the ambulance misuse and the military's commitment to disciplinary measures. The IDF said it received reports of disturbances that led to the closure, and it acts routinely to facilitate medical movement, including crossing without inspection for coordinated ambulances.
The Zioneer reported earlier on Tuesday that the IDF declared a closed military zone around the Christian-Palestinian village of Taybeh in Samaria to prevent friction between Israeli civilians and Palestinians, citing past terrorist attacks. Additionally, on July 31, the IDF Spokesperson reiterated that entry into Area A—territories under full Palestinian Authority control in Judea and Samaria—is prohibited for Israeli citizens, a standing security regulation.
It remains unclear whether the civilian takeover of the homes has been reversed, and whether any disciplinary actions have been initiated against soldiers involved. The IDF said it would take action but has not specified timelines or outcomes.
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