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Palestinian American’s West Bank Stand | Lafayette Louisiana News

A Palestinian American man, Loui Ridi, flew to Israel after settlers surrounded his West Bank home for over a week, trapping his family inside — he couldn’t sit by while his family’s safety was at risk. As violence escalates in the region, settlers backed by authorities are ramping up attacks on Palestinian villages, including arson and harassment. With 87 Palestinians killed this year by Israeli forces and settlers — compared to just three Israelis — tensions are soaring. Ridi, who’d been watching the siege unfold via security cameras, finally reunited with his family, only to find soldiers…

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