Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Qusra in the northern West Bank on Saturday, escalating weeks of existing tensions in the region. The attack prompted a rare public condemnation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signaling a shift in response to settler violence. Prior to the assault, settlers had been blocking supplies to Palestinian homes near Nablus, effectively trapping residents. This blockade drew unusually strong criticism from the U.S. ambassador, highlighting international concern over the situation. The escalating violence follows nearly three weeks of heightened tension in the area, raising fears of further conflict. The incidents underscore the ongoing challenges to maintaining peace and stability in the occupied West Bank.