IDF backtracks, claims Palestinians in West Bank’s Qusra won’t be removed from homes even though residents say they already were

After the IDF reportedly ordered the evacuation of Palestinians from 15 homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, the military backtracks on the move, saying that no Palestinians will be moved from their homes as troops operate in the village, after settlers set up an outpost in the area.

However, residents told The Times of Israel that six families had already evacuated their homes before the army backtracked.

IDF troops have been operating in Qusra since this morning “to protect the residents and maintain security in the area,” the army says.

“The forces were instructed to allow residents of the village to remain in their homes,” the IDF says.

The army is still expected to enter uninhabited buildings in the village.

Residents of Qusra have said military officials told them the operation will last three days.

Additionally, the IDF says that troops will not operate inside the home of the Palestinian family that has been under siege for several days after settlers set up an outpost at the entrance. The outpost was dismantled, but settlers remain in the area.