From Qusra to Ohio: The Success Story of Ridi

Palestinian American business owner Fakhri Ridi watches from Toledo, Ohio, as Israeli settlers besiege his family in the West Bank village of Qusra. Ridi, 46, was born and raised in Qusra and currently owns and operates a successful chain of gas stations and car washes in Ohio.

Family Farm and Business Ties in Qusra

Ridi maintains deep personal and economic ties to his hometown in Area B of the West Bank. The ongoing settler blockade and violence directly threatens his relatives and their property. Local reporting highlights the mounting pressure faced by residents as movement restrictions and confrontations escalate across the region.

Diplomatic and Military Response in the West Bank

The situation involves multiple international and regional actors, including Israeli Defense Forces soldiers, settlers, and diplomatic missions. The US Office of Palestinian Affairs, the US Embassy in Israel, and figures such as Mike Huckabee monitor developments in the West Bank as incidents of settler violence persist. Ridi continues to advocate for his family from abroad while managing his businesses in Ohio.