IDF recalls reservists to West Bank after settlers defy order to end Qusra siege

Israel's military chief Eyal Zamir pulled infantry reservists back from leave on August 12 to reinforce West Bank forces. Regional commander Gen. Avi Bluth had pledged to end a settler siege on two Palestinian families in Qusra — settlers began encircling them August 9. Soldiers removed the settlers' tent but withdrew, leaving settlers outside the home and the pledge unmet.