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News18
3 days ago
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- News18
US Asks Israel To Probe ‘Terrorist' Killing Of American Citizen By Settlers Netanyahu
The Trump administration has strongly condemned the killing of Saif Musallet, a Palestinian-US citizen who was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on Friday. US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has urged Israeli authorities to open an immediate investigation, calling the incident a "criminal and terrorist act.""This is an outrage. We demand a full and transparent investigation into what was clearly a terrorist act. American lives must be protected, no matter where they are," Mr Huckabee said. Source: Reuters News18 Mobile App -
Libyan Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Libyan Express
US ambassador urges Israel to investigate killing of Palestinian American in West Bank
The funeral of Saif Musallet The United States ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has urged Israeli authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the killing of a Palestinian American citizen in the occupied West Bank, describing the incident as both 'criminal' and 'terrorist' in nature. The victim, 20-year-old Sayafollah Musallet, was reportedly beaten to death last Friday near the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah. According to his family, Musallet — a US citizen from Florida — was visiting relatives when he was attacked by a group of Israeli settlers. They allege that emergency medical services were delayed, and that he died before reaching hospital. Ambassador Huckabee, a long-time supporter of Israel and its settlement policies, made an uncharacteristically direct public statement on Tuesday, saying on social media: 'I have asked Israel to aggressively investigate the murder of Saif Musallet, an American citizen who was visiting family in Sinjil when he was beaten to death.' Israeli military officials have confirmed that an inquiry is underway. They say clashes broke out after Palestinian residents allegedly threw stones at settlers, resulting in minor injuries. The army stated that it deployed non-lethal means to disperse the groups. Conflicting accounts of the incident remain unverified by independent sources. The killing comes amid a marked rise in violence across the West Bank since the start of Israel's war in Gaza in October 2023. Attacks by settlers against Palestinians — and retaliatory violence by Palestinians — have become increasingly frequent. In recent years, several US citizens have been killed in the West Bank, including Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and teenager Omar Mohammad Rabea. American-Israeli citizens have also been victims of deadly attacks, such as Elan Ganeles, who was fatally shot near the Jordan Valley in 2023. The United Nations' top court has ruled that Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are illegal under international law and should be dismantled. Israel disputes this position, citing security concerns and historical claims to the land, which it captured during the 1967 war.
Al Arabiya
4 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
US demands probe of Palestinian-American's killing by Israeli settlers
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on Tuesday he had asked Israel to 'aggressively investigate' the killing of a Palestinian-American who was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, describing it as a 'criminal and terrorist act.' The comments by Huckabee, a staunch supporter of Israeli settlement construction, mark a rare and pointed public intervention by the US following the death of a Palestinian-American in the Israeli-occupied territory. 'I have asked (Israel) to aggressively investigate the murder of Saif Musallet, an American citizen who was visiting family in Sinjil when he was beaten to death,' Huckabee wrote on X, referring to a town north of Ramallah. Musallet, 20, whose full first name is Sayafollah, was severely beaten in the incident on Friday evening. His family, who are from Florida, say that medics failed to reach him for hours and that he died before reaching the hospital. Israel's military has said it is probing the incident. It says confrontations between Palestinians and settlers broke out after Palestinians threw rocks at Israelis, lightly injuring them. It says its forces used non-lethal weapons to disperse the parties. Reuters has not been able to corroborate either side's account. Settler attacks on Palestinians and Palestinian attacks on Israelis in the West Bank have risen since the start of Israel's war in Gaza in October 2023, though violence has long simmered in the territory. Israeli killings of US citizens in the West Bank in recent years include those of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Palestinian-American teenager Omar Mohammad Rabea and Turkish-American Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. Palestinians have also killed or injured Israeli-American dual nationals in the West Bank in recent years. In March 2023, Israeli-American Elan Ganeles, then 27, was shot dead in his car on a highway in the West Bank's Jordan Valley. The United Nations' highest court said last year that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories, including the West Bank, and settlements there were illegal and should be withdrawn as soon as possible. Israel disputes this, citing security needs as well as historical and biblical ties to the land, which it captured in the 1967 Middle East war. The West Bank is among the territories Palestinians seek for an independent state. US President Donald Trump in January rescinded sanctions imposed by the former Biden administration on Israeli settler groups and individuals accused of being involved in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
Reuters
4 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
US demands probe of Palestinian American's killing by Israeli settlers
WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on Tuesday he had asked Israel to "aggressively investigate" the killing of a Palestinian American who was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, describing it as a "criminal and terrorist act." The comments by Huckabee, a staunch supporter of Israeli settlement construction, mark a rare and pointed public intervention by the U.S. following the death of a Palestinian American in the Israeli-occupied territory. "I have asked (Israel) to aggressively investigate the murder of Saif Musallet, an American citizen who was visiting family in Sinjil when he was beaten to death," Huckabee wrote on X, referring to a town north of Ramallah. Musallet, 20, whose full first name is Sayafollah, was severely beaten in the incident on Friday evening. His family, who are from Florida, say that medics failed to reach him for hours and that he died before reaching the hospital. Israel's military has said it is probing the incident. It says confrontations between Palestinians and settlers broke out after Palestinians threw rocks at Israelis, lightly injuring them. It says its forces used non-lethal weapons to disperse the parties. Reuters has not been able to corroborate either side's account. Settler attacks on Palestinians and Palestinian attacks on Israelis in the West Bank have risen since the start of Israel's war in Gaza in October 2023, though violence has long simmered in the territory. Israeli killings of U.S. citizens in the West Bank in recent years include those of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Palestinian American teenager Omar Mohammad Rabea and Turkish American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. Palestinians have also killed or injured Israeli American dual nationals in the West Bank in recent years. In March 2023, Israeli American Elan Ganeles, then 27, was shot dead in his car on a highway in the West Bank's Jordan Valley. The United Nations' highest court said last year that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories, including the West Bank, and settlements there were illegal and should be withdrawn as soon as possible. Israel disputes this, citing security needs as well as historical and biblical ties to the land, which it captured in the 1967 Middle East war. The West Bank is among the territories Palestinians seek for an independent state. U.S. President Donald Trump in January rescinded sanctions imposed by the former Biden administration on Israeli settler groups and individuals accused of being involved in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
CNN
5 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Father of American citizen killed in West Bank speaks to CNN
Father of American citizen killed in West Bank speaks to CNN Saif Musallet was just weeks away from celebrating his 21st birthday before the American citizen became one of two men killed on Friday by settlers in the West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. CNN's Jeremy Diamond spoke with Saif's father who is demanding an American investigation into his son's death. 02:42 - Source: CNN Vertical World News 17 videos Father of American citizen killed in West Bank speaks to CNN Saif Musallet was just weeks away from celebrating his 21st birthday before the American citizen became one of two men killed on Friday by settlers in the West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. CNN's Jeremy Diamond spoke with Saif's father who is demanding an American investigation into his son's death. 02:42 - Source: CNN Trump attends FIFA Club World Cup final CNN's Patrick Snell reports on President Trump's visit to MetLife Stadium for the FIFA Club World Cup Final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. 00:52 - Source: CNN Top Russian diplomat is in North Korea. What does this mean? Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is in North Korea for a three-day visit. CNN's Will Ripley explains why this could be a sign of deepening relations between Moscow and Pyongyang. 01:16 - Source: CNN ICE vehicle runs through protesters CNN affiliate KGO reports that an ICE vehicle ran through protesters attempting to stop an alleged deportation outside the San Francisco Federal Immigration Court. 00:59 - Source: CNN Doctor drives heart through Kyiv during Russian drone attack Amid explosions from a massive Russian drone attack, a Ukrainian doctor drove through Kyiv to deliver a heart to his seriously ill patient, after a donor became available on the opposite side of the city. Following the surgery, the doctor said he was hopeful the 12-year-old girl would recover. 00:51 - Source: CNN Analysis: Do Trump's words affect Putin's actions? President Donald Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin out for throwing "bullsh*t" on peace talks with Ukraine - hours later, Russia launched its largest ever drone attack on Ukraine. CNN's Matthew Chance analyzes whether the US leader's comments have an impact on Russia's military operations. 01:23 - Source: CNN Rubio meets Russian foreign minister Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, days after President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for not engaging in peace talks with Ukraine. 01:22 - Source: CNN Drones swarm Kyiv for second night Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones for a second consecutive night, killing two people and causing significant damage in Kyiv. In recent weeks Moscow has scaled up its air attacks on Ukraine, as negotiations towards a peace deal have slowed down. 00:52 - Source: CNN Doctors in Gaza struggle to keep babies alive CNN's Paula Hancocks reports on the situation in Gaza as doctors try to keep preterm babies alive in a warzone where formula, medicine and fuel are in short supply. 02:48 - Source: CNN Trump praises Liberian leader's English. It's his native language During a White House meeting with leaders of African nations, President Donald Trump complimented Liberian President Joseph Boakai's English pronunciation, even though English is Boakai's native language. 00:49 - Source: CNN Houthi rebels release video of attack on commercial ship in the Red Sea Video released by the Houthi media center shows the bulk carrier "Magic Seas" being attacked and later sinking in the Iran-backed rebel group's first attack this year on a commercial shipping vessel in the Red Sea. 00:55 - Source: CNN Russia turns up the heat after Trump slams Putin At least one person has been killed after Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine just hours after US President Donald Trump pledged more military support for Kyiv and accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of throwing 'bullsh*t' over peace talks. 01:19 - Source: CNN Who speaks for Hamas in ceasefire talks? With a possible Gaza ceasefire deal coming by week's end, CNN's Audie Cornish speaks with senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and a former adviser to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas Ghaith Al Omari about who speaks for Hamas. 01:51 - Source: CNN Trump told donors he threatened to bomb Moscow on Putin call Donald Trump told a private gathering of donors last year that he once sought to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from attacking Ukraine by threatening to 'bomb the sh*t out of Moscow' in retaliation, according to audio provided to CNN. The audio was obtained by Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager and Isaac Arnsdorf, who detailed some of the exchanges in their new book, '2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America.' The Trump campaign declined to comment on the content of the tapes. 01:36 - Source: CNN Three men found guilty of Wagner-backed arson on Ukraine-linked businesses in London Three men were found guilty on Tuesday of committing arson attacks on Ukraine-linked businesses in London on behalf of Russia's Wagner private mercenary group. Two others, ringleader Dylan Earl and Jake Reeves, had already pleaded guilty to offenses under the UK's new national security act. 01:38 - Source: CNN Mexicans protest immigrants from US Residents of Mexico City are protesting against gentrification that is forcing some people out, and they partially blame the United States. More than 1.6 million US citizens already reside in Mexico, according to the US State department. 01:30 - Source: CNN Drone shows rare site: Greece's Acropolis with no tourists Authorities in Athens, Greece closed the country's most popular tourist destination for several hours on Tuesday, sighting scorching temperatures nearing 108˚ Fahrenheit (42˚C) as a health concern. Drone video by Reuters captured the rare instance of the site being empty of visitors. 00:41 - Source: CNN
