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7 hours ago
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Israel Kills American Citizens in West Bank, Anger Turns toward US
The recent violent incidents of Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank have sparked anger and frustration towards the US as Palestinians mourned the death of two men, one of them a Palestinian American, killed by settlers, according to Reuters. The Palestinian Health Ministry, noted that Saif al-Din Kamel Abdul Karim Musallat, aged in his 20s, died after Israeli settlers beat him to death. Meanwhile, settlers shot Hussein Al-Shalabi, 23, in the chest during a confrontation in West Bank town of Al-Mazr'a Ash-Sharqiya on Friday evening. Call for US to Act Urgently Crucially, most of the town's residents maintain family ties to the US and many hold citizenship, including Musallet, who was killed weeks after flying to visit his mother in the small town, where he traveled most summers from Tampa, Florida. 'We demand the United States government do something about it … I don't want his death to go in vain,' his father Kamel Musallet said. Israel had also killed other American citizens such as Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Palestinian American teenager Omar Mohammad Rabea and Turkish American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. On Friday, the US State Department unveiled that it was aware of the US citizen killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after being beaten by Israeli settlers, according to Al Arabiya. Escalating Violence in West Bank Approximately 1 million Israeli settlers live in illegal settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem in violation of international law. Israel has recently detained numerous pro-Palestine activists with foreign nationalities north of Jericho in the occupied West Bank amid settlers' attacks, according to Arab News. In May, Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel planned to build a 'Jewish Israeli state' in the occupied West Bank, according to Al-Arabiya. Katz's remarks followed Israel's announcement of the creation of 22 new settlements in the West Bank. Annexing West Bank In this context, fifteen Israeli Cabinet Ministers from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party have recently pushed him to immediately annex the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The lawmakers have signed a petition requesting the administration 'to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria (West Bank) before the end of the Knesset summer session,' which ends on July 27. They also implied that the current moment is appropriate for the annexation thanks to strong US-Israeli relations and the recent military gains. Related Topics: Israel Detains Pro-Palestine Activists in West Bank amid Settler Violence Palestinian Bedouins Flee West Bank out of Settler Violence Likud Ministers Urge Netanyahu to Annex West Bank Short link : Post Views: 55
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2 days ago
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US Aware of American Citizen Beaten to Death by Israeli Settlers
The US State Department unveiled that it was aware of the US citizen who was killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after being beaten by Israeli settlers, according to Al Arabiya. 'We are aware of reports of the death of a US citizen in the West Bank,' a State Department spokesperson said. The Palestinian Health Ministry, noted that Saif al-Din Kamel Abdul Karim Musallat, aged in his 20s, died after he was beaten by Israeli settlers on Friday evening. The ministry also said that other people were injured during an attack in a town north of Ramallah. Musallat's relatives mentioned that Israeli settlers had beaten Saif al-Din to death, according to The Washington Post. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said Israel was investigating the incident in the town of Sinjil. It also said that rocks were hurled at Israelis near Sinjil and that 'a violent confrontation developed in the area.' Escalating Violence in West Bank Approximately 1 million Israeli settlers live in illegal settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem in violation of international law. Israel has recently detained numerous pro-Palestine activists with foreign nationalities north of Jericho in the occupied West Bank amid settlers' attacks, according to Arab News. In May, Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel planned to build a 'Jewish Israeli state' in the occupied West Bank, according to Al-Arabiya. Katz's remarks followed Israel's announcement of the creation of 22 new settlements in the West Bank. In this context, fifteen Israeli Cabinet Ministers from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party have recently pushed him to immediately annex the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The lawmakers have signed a petition requesting the administration 'to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria (West Bank) before the end of the Knesset summer session,' which ends on July 27. They also implied that the current moment is appropriate for the annexation thanks to strong US-Israeli relations and the recent military gains. Related Topics: Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Settlers' Violence against Palestinians Dozens of Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque for the second day US Sanctions UN Expert for Criticizing Israel's War in Gaza Short link : Post Views: 65
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2 days ago
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US aware of report American killed in West Bank settler attack
A view shows a part of the fence, which was set by the Israeli authorities, in Sinjil, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman/File Photo WASHINGTON - The US State Department said on Friday it was aware of the reported death of a US citizen in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after reports emerged of Israeli settlers fatally beating a Palestinian American. Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing the local health ministry, said Saif al-Din Kamel Abdul Karim Musallat, in his 20s, died after he was beaten by Israeli settlers on Friday evening in an attack that injured 10 others in a town north of Ramallah. A second person was also found dead in the area, a Palestinian medical source said. There was no immediate comment from the Palestinian Health Ministry. Relatives of Musallat, who was from Tampa, Florida, were quoted by the Washington Post as saying he was beaten to death by Israeli settlers. "We are aware of reports of the death of a US citizen in the West Bank," a State Department spokesperson said, adding the department had no further comment "out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones" of the reported victim. The Israeli military said Israel was probing the incident in the town of Sinjil. It said confrontations between Palestinians and settlers broke out after Palestinians threw rocks at Israelis, lightly injuring them. The military said forces were dispatched to the scene and used non-lethal weapons to disperse the crowds. Settler violence in the West Bank has risen since the start of Israel's war against Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza in late 2023, according to rights groups. Dozens of Israelis have also been killed in Palestinian street attacks in recent years and the Israeli military has intensified raids across the West Bank. 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 activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. The United Nations' highest court said last year 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 historical and biblical ties to the land, which it captured in the 1967 Middle East war. The West Bank is among the territories that Palestinians seek for an independent state. —Reuters
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2 days ago
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US aware of report American killed in West Bank settler attack
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: A view shows a part of the fence, which was set by the Israeli authorities, in Sinjil, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman/File Photo WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department said on Friday it was aware of the reported death of a U.S. citizen in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after reports emerged of Israeli settlers fatally beating a Palestinian American. Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing the local health ministry, said Saif al-Din Kamel Abdul Karim Musallat, in his 20s, died after he was beaten by Israeli settlers on Friday evening in an attack that injured 10 others in a town north of Ramallah. A second person was also found dead in the area, a Palestinian medical source said. There was no immediate comment from the Palestinian Health Ministry. Relatives of Musallat, who was from Tampa, Florida, were quoted by the Washington Post as saying he was beaten to death by Israeli settlers. "We are aware of reports of the death of a U.S. citizen in the West Bank," a State Department spokesperson said, adding the department had no further comment "out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones" of the reported victim. The Israeli military said Israel was probing the incident in the town of Sinjil. It said confrontations between Palestinians and settlers broke out after Palestinians threw rocks at Israelis, lightly injuring them. The military said forces were dispatched to the scene and used non-lethal weapons to disperse the crowds. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement Singapore More NSFs may be recruited to tackle scams: Police Business F&B operators face tougher business landscape amid rising costs and stiff competition Multimedia Which floor is this? Chongqing's maze-like environment powers its rise as a megacity Life The rise of Tupai King, the rage of weather: How durian season is changing Asia 'Woven air': Ancient fabric spun across history makes comeback amid lies and climate change Life At 79, she can do 100 pull-ups: Why more seniors are hitting the gym Life Hear Me Out: What I wish my parents knew before I was diagnosed with ADHD Settler violence in the West Bank has risen since the start of Israel's war against Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza in late 2023, according to rights groups. Dozens of Israelis have also been killed in Palestinian street attacks in recent years and the Israeli military has intensified raids across the West Bank. 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. The United Nations' highest court said last year 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 historical and biblical ties to the land, which it captured in the 1967 Middle East war. The West Bank is among the territories that Palestinians seek for an independent state. REUTERS
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3 days ago
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US aware of reported death of American after beating by Israeli settlers
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: A view shows a part of the fence, which was set by the Israeli authorities, in Sinjil, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman/File Photo WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department said on Friday it was aware of the reported death of a U.S. citizen in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after reports emerged of Israeli settlers fatally beating a Palestinian American. Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing the local health ministry, said Saif al-Din Kamel Abdul Karim Musallat, aged in his 20s, died after he was beaten by Israeli settlers on Friday evening in an attack that also injured many people in a town north of Ramallah. Relatives of Musallat, who was from Tampa, Florida, were also quoted by the Washington Post as saying he was beaten to death by Israeli settlers. "We are aware of reports of the death of a U.S. citizen in the West Bank," a State Department spokesperson said, adding the department had no further comment "out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones" of the reported victim. The Israeli military said Israel was probing the incident in the town of Sinjil. It said rocks were hurled at Israelis near Sinjil and that "a violent confrontation developed in the area". Israel has expanded and consolidated settlements in the West Bank as part of the steady integration of these territories into the state of Israel in breach of international law, the U.N. human rights office said in March. Settler violence in the West Bank, including incursions into occupied territory and raids, has intensified since the start of Israel's war in Gaza in late 2023. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement Business F&B operators face tougher business landscape amid rising costs and stiff competition Business What's in store for policyholders after GE removes pre-authorisation letters for two private hospitals Multimedia Which floor is this? Chongqing's maze-like environment powers its rise as a megacity Business 4 conditions that allow seniors with dementia to sign wills Asia 'Woven air': Ancient fabric spun across history makes comeback amid lies and climate change World US man who decapitated father and displayed head on YouTube gets life in prison Sport 'A step forward' for golfer Shannon Tan, who makes cut at Evian Championship Israel's military offensive has killed over 57,000 Palestinians in Gaza, according to Gaza's health ministry, and led to accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice and of war crimes at the International Criminal Court. Israel denies the accusations and says it is fighting in self-defense after the October 2023 Hamas attack that killed 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies. 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. The United Nations' highest court said last year Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and settlements there were illegal and should be withdrawn as soon as possible. REUTERS
