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US ambassador asks Israel to investigate ‘aggressively' US citizen's death in West Bank
US ambassador asks Israel to investigate ‘aggressively' US citizen's death in West Bank

Straits Times

time15-07-2025

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US ambassador asks Israel to investigate ‘aggressively' US citizen's death in West Bank

Find out what's new on ST website and app. US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee (left) has called on Israel to 'aggressively' investigate the death of US citizen Sayafollah Musallet, who was beaten and died in the West Bank. TEL AVIV - US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on July 15 he has asked Israel to 'aggressively' investigate the death of an American citizen who was beaten to death in the West Bank. 'There must be accountability for this criminal and terrorist act. Saif was just 20 yrs old,' Mr Huckabee said in a post on X. The Israeli embassy in Washington did not immediately provide comment. Israel's military previously said Israel was investigating the incident. US citizen Sayafollah Musallet, 20, also known as Saif, was severely beaten in the incident on evening of July 11 in Sinjil, north of Ramallah, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. His family, from Tampa, Florida, said in a statement that medics tried to reach him for three hours before his brother managed to carry him to an ambulance, but that he died before reaching the hospital. 'We must honour his memory by speaking out against violence and working towards a future of peace and dignity,' US Representative Kathy Castor, who represents Tampa, said in a post on X. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Las Vegas Sands' new development part of S'pore's broader, more ambitious transformation: PM Wong Singapore Economic headwinds do not dampen outlook for new Marina Bay development: Las Vegas Sands president Business MAS records net profit of $19.7 billion, fuelled by investment gains Singapore Man charged with attempted murder of woman at Kallang Wave Mall Singapore CDL's long-time director Philip Yeo to depart after boardroom feud Singapore Ex-cleaner jailed over safety lapses linked to guard's death near 1-Altitude rooftop bar Life The Violinist, Singapore's first animated historical film, set for August 2026 release Singapore 'Nobody deserves to be alone': Why Mummy and Acha have fostered over 20 children in the past 22 years 'The Administration must work with our international partners to ensure the protection of Americans abroad.' Some members of the US House of Representatives have condemned the killing of Mr Musallet, and others have called on the US State Department to investigate the incident. The department did not immediately respond to those calls. 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. REUTERS

US citizen killed in West Bank settler attack, World News
US citizen killed in West Bank settler attack, World News

AsiaOne

time14-07-2025

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US citizen killed in West Bank settler attack, World News

RAMALLAH, West Bank — A Palestinian American man was beaten to death by settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and a second man was shot dead, the Palestinian Health Ministry said in a statement, in a confrontation overnight. US citizen Sayafollah Musallet, 20, also known as Saif, was severely beaten in the incident on Friday evening in Sinjil, north of Ramallah, the ministry said. Hussein Al-Shalabi, 23 was shot in the chest. Musallet's family, from Tampa Florida, said in a statement that medics tried to reach him for three hours before his brother managed to carry him to an ambulance, but that he died before reaching the hospital. "This is an unimaginable nightmare and injustice that no family should ever have to face. We demand the US State Department lead an immediate investigation and hold the Israeli settlers who killed Saif accountable for their crimes," the family statement said. A US State Department spokesperson said on Friday it was aware of the incident, but that 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. 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. 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. [[nid:720130]]

US citizen killed in West Bank settler attack
US citizen killed in West Bank settler attack

Yahoo

time13-07-2025

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US citizen killed in West Bank settler attack

RAMALLAH, West Bank, July 11 (Reuters) — A Palestinian American man was beaten to death by settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and a second man was shot dead, the Palestinian Health Ministry said in a statement, in a confrontation overnight. U.S. citizen Sayafollah Musallet, 20, also known as Saif, was severely beaten in the incident on Friday evening in Sinjil, north of Ramallah, the ministry said. Hussein Al-Shalabi, 23 was shot in the chest. Musallet's family, from Tampa Florida, said in a statement that medics tried to reach him for three hours before his brother managed to carry him to an ambulance, but that he died before reaching the hospital. 'This is an unimaginable nightmare and injustice that no family should ever have to face. We demand the U.S. State Department lead an immediate investigation and hold the Israeli settlers who killed Saif accountable for their crimes,' the family statement said. 40 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Netanyahu, Trump meet in DC A U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Friday it was aware of the incident, but that 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. Jewish population in West Bank keeps rising. Settlers hope Trump will accelerate growth 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. 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. 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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

US citizen, a Palestinian American, killed in West Bank settler attack
US citizen, a Palestinian American, killed in West Bank settler attack

USA Today

time12-07-2025

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  • USA Today

US citizen, a Palestinian American, killed in West Bank settler attack

RAMALLAH, West Bank, July 11 (Reuters) - A Palestinian American man was beaten to death by settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and a second man was shot dead, the Palestinian Health Ministry said in a statement, in a confrontation overnight. U.S. citizen Sayafollah Musallet, 20, also known as Saif, was severely beaten in the incident on Friday evening in Sinjil, north of Ramallah, the ministry said. Hussein Al-Shalabi, 23 was shot in the chest. Musallet's family, from Tampa Florida, said in a statement that medics tried to reach him for three hours before his brother managed to carry him to an ambulance, but that he died before reaching the hospital. "This is an unimaginable nightmare and injustice that no family should ever have to face. We demand the U.S. State Department lead an immediate investigation and hold the Israeli settlers who killed Saif accountable for their crimes," the family statement said. A U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Friday it was aware of the incident, but that 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. 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. 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. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington, Menna Alaa ElDin in Cairo and Ali Sawafta in Ramallah; Editing by William Mallard and Sharon Singleton)

Family of American Beaten to Death in West Bank Demands Investigation
Family of American Beaten to Death in West Bank Demands Investigation

Newsweek

time12-07-2025

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  • Newsweek

Family of American Beaten to Death in West Bank Demands Investigation

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The U.S. State Department confirmed in a statement to Reuters that it's aware of the death of an American citizen, Sayafollah Musallet, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, after he was reportedly beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah. "This is an unimaginable nightmare and injustice that no family should ever have to face. We demand the U.S. State Department lead an immediate investigation and hold the Israeli settlers who killed Saif accountable for their crimes," Musallet's family said in a statement. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. State Department by submission form outside of normal business hours on Saturday morning for comment. Why It Matters Violence in the West Bank has surged following the Palestinian militant group Hamas' deadly attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The roughly 2,200-square mile territory includes the disputed holy city of Jerusalem and has long been a flashpoint for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. An intensification of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) incursions, Palestinian militant activity and violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers seeking to expand territorial holdings considered illegal under international—and sometimes Israeli law —threatens to push the tense situation beyond the brink. President Donald Trump rescinded sanctions on Israeli settler groups that had been imposed under former President Joe Biden but calls for renewed accountability have come from various lawmakers and advocacy organizations in response to continued American deaths in the region. Musallet's death marks at least the seventh American fatality in the occupied territories since October 2023. Other cases include the shooting deaths of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, teenager Omar Mohammad Rabea, and activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. Palestinian women carry their belongings as Israeli soldiers enforce an evacuation order on a house in the Jenin refugee camp in the Israeli occupied West Bank on July 8. Palestinian women carry their belongings as Israeli soldiers enforce an evacuation order on a house in the Jenin refugee camp in the Israeli occupied West Bank on July 8. Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP via Getty Images What To Know The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that Musallet, a 20-year-old Palestinian-American from Florida, was beaten by settlers and left without medical assistance for several hours on Friday, as attackers reportedly blocked ambulances from reaching him. His brother managed to carry him to an ambulance, but Musallet died before arriving at a hospital, according to Reuters. The Israeli military said it is investigating the incident and confirmed that confrontations broke out after Palestinians reportedly threw rocks, with settlers said to be lightly injured. In the same incident, 23-year-old Hussein Al-Shalabi, was shot and killed, and he also did not receive timely medical help. A U.S. State Department spokesperson on Friday told Reuters that "out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones," the department would not comment further but confirmed it was aware of the incident. The Israeli military described the event as a "violent confrontation," stating that non-lethal weapons were used to disperse crowds. Musallet's family described him as "a brother and a son, just starting the prime of his life" and a "kind, hard-working, and deeply respected young man" in a statement to The Guardian. They said he had traveled to Palestine from Florida in June and was helping to defend his family's land. What Happens Next? The Israeli military said it's continuing to investigate the attack in Sinjil. The U.S. State Department stated it is prepared to provide consular services to Musallet's family but has not publicly committed to an independent investigation.

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