NABLUS: Israeli settlers continued besieging three Palestinian homes in Qusra, south of Nablus, for the 15th consecutive day on Sunday, under the protection of Israeli forces.

In the Ras Al-Ain area of Qusra, settlers kept surrounding the three homes while Israeli forces barred residents from entering or leaving the area.

The three families face water shortages, as settlers have blocked the roads leading to their homes and prevented water deliveries.

Israeli forces also turned one of the homes into a military outpost and damaged its furniture and belongings after throwing them out of the windows.

The siege follows weeks of escalating pressure on the families.