Two Palestinians Including US Citizen Killed by Settlers in West Bank Attack

A violent confrontation in the West Bank town of Sinjil resulted in the deaths of two Palestinians, including a U.S. citizen, Saif al-Din Kamel Abdul Karim Musallat, who was fatally beaten by Israeli settlers. The incident escalated after Palestinians reportedly hurled rocks at Israeli civilians, injuring two, which led to clashes involving vandalism, arson, and physical attacks. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), along with Israel Police and Shin Bet, are investigating the events, amid conflicting accounts regarding the instigators. Palestinian sources described the violence as a settler-initiated attack linked to protests against an illegal outpost near Sinjil, while Israeli authorities cited Palestinian stone-throwing as the initial cause. The U.S. State Department acknowledged awareness of the death of a U.S. citizen but has not provided further comment. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and frequent violence in the West Bank, with international concerns over human rights abuses amid broader regional conflict.