Washington Post: The U.S. State Department is aware of reports regarding the killing of an American citizen in the West Bank

Washington Post: The U.S. State Department is aware of reports regarding the killing of an American citizen in the West Bank

The U.S. State Department has been made aware of reports regarding the killing of an American citizen in the West Bank. The incident occurred on July 11, 2025, in the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, Sayfollah Musallet, a U.S. citizen in his early 20s, was beaten to death by Israeli settlers. Musallet had traveled from his home in Florida to visit family in Palestine [1].

The killing of Musallet is part of a broader pattern of violence against Palestinians by Israeli settlers, often with the support of Israeli military forces. The United Nations and other human rights organizations have repeatedly condemned these actions, viewing them as violations of international law [1].

The U.S. government has been criticized for failing to protect American citizens from Israeli violence in the Middle East. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on the U.S. administration to ensure accountability for the killing of Musallet, stating that "every other murder of an American citizen has gone unpunished by the American government" [1].

The U.S. Department of State did not respond to Al Jazeera's request for comment about the killing of Musallet. The Palestinian group Hamas condemned the murder, describing it as "barbaric," and called on Palestinians to rise up against the settlers and their attacks [1].

The incident comes amidst a backdrop of increased tensions in the West Bank and Gaza. Since the outbreak of Israel's war in Gaza in October 2023, attacks by Israeli settlers have become more frequent. The U.S. provides billions of dollars to Israel annually, and critics have accused successive U.S. administrations of failing to protect American citizens from Israeli violence [1].

References:
[1] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/11/israeli-settlers-beat-to-death-us-citizen-in-west-bank-family-says
[2] https://homenewshere.com/national/news/article_5fa7e2c9-ff64-533c-8f7e-c799ad676257.html