Real estate8/12/2026

IDF Reported Takeover of Homes in Qusra and Jalud and Closed the Area

The IDF reported information received in recent weeks: Israelis took over Palestinian homes and land in the villages of Qusra and Jalud in the Nablus area. Following the reports of the takeovers and public disturbances, the area was declared a closed military zone for everyone except local residents.

Key facts

•Location: Qusra and Jalud, Nablus area
•Measure: closed military zone order
•Access: local residents only
•Publication last updated: August 11, 2026, 23:51
•No legal case or court decision

What Happened

According to the IDF, the reports concerned Israelis taking over Palestinian properties and land. Media reports also claimed that Israelis from the Tel Talpiot outpost positioned themselves near Qusra, cut off the electricity supply, and effectively blocked the village. The source does not report that the outpost was evacuated by the army or the Border Police.

The Closed Military Zone Regime

In response to the reports, a closed military zone order was issued: local residents may remain in the area, while entry by others is restricted. The IDF separately told The Times of Israel that the Qusra area, where the disputed homes are located, has been subject to such an order since June. The order number, its period of validity, and the specific statutory provision are not stated in the source.

The Army’s Position

The IDF described actions of this kind as illegal and as harming the village residents and their daily lives. The army stated that action against those involved would be coordinated among the security forces. If it emerges that reserve soldiers or active-duty soldiers were among the participants, disciplinary measures will be taken against them.

The Ambulance Incident

According to the IDF statement, the entry of an ambulance into a Palestinian home was coordinated for the purpose of providing medical assistance, but Israelis attempted to enter the closed area under its cover. The army clarified that these people were not among those who attempted to take over the homes and were not settlers or “hilltop youth.” The IDF neither confirmed nor denied the claim that they were left-wing activists.

What this means for you

Declaring the area a closed military zone means that people who are not local residents may not enter it freely, even if the purpose of the visit is related to a property dispute or to supporting one of the parties. Soldiers who participate in the illegal takeover of homes or land may face disciplinary measures. The source does not report that an evacuation was carried out, that the homes were returned to their owners, or the results of the investigation.

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