IDF to probe soldiers' conduct in Kusra, investigate time taken to evacuate extremists – report

The IDF will investigate events in the West Bank village of Kusra, presenting findings to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, N12 reported. The probe will examine why it took 48 hours to initially evacuate an illegal outpost set up by extremist settlers, and an additional day for a second evacuation after their return. The conduct of troops reportedly sent to evacuate but who did not carry out their duty will also be investigated, as will the evacuation of Palestinian families on Thursday.

• Chaos began Tuesday, with dozens of settler extremists clashing with IDF forces Wednesday after an outpost evacuation.
• Footage showed extremists dismantling fences, blocking roads, and surrounding the area.
• Settler leaders, including Yesha Council chairman Yisrael Ganz, denounced the violence, stating, “The events in Kusra are serious and are not our way.”
• Ganz added, “There is absolutely no justification for violence against uninvolved people or against the security forces.”