US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has urged Israeli authorities to launch an "aggressive investigation" into the killing of Sayfollah Musallat, a 20-year-old dual US citizen who died under violent circumstances in the West Bank. Musallat was reportedly attacked by Israeli settlers in Sinjil, prompting a response from Huckabee, who labeled the incident a “criminal and terrorist act.”
Musallat's death occurred on Friday, when he was allegedly beaten to death by settlers while reportedly defending family land from encroachment. His friend, Mohammed al-Shalabi, was shot fatally during the altercation. Initial US reactions were muted, but following increased scrutiny, Huckabee issued a statement demanding accountability, stressing the need for a thorough inquiry into the incident.
In a Wednesday briefing, President Donald Trump mentioned an impending meeting focused on the case, indicating that further developments would be reported directly to him. The Israeli military has initiated an investigation claiming the confrontation involved stone-throwing "terrorists." The family's quest for justice is now joined by calls for a US state department investigation into the events surrounding the tragic incident.
The circumstances of Musallat’s death and his family's claims about blocking an ambulance have intensified the debate about Israeli settlements in the occupied territories and the implications of such violence. Huckabee's support for Israeli settlements has sparked criticism, especially from Democrats in the US Congress, as he navigates the complexities of his role in the ongoing conflict.
Musallat's death occurred on Friday, when he was allegedly beaten to death by settlers while reportedly defending family land from encroachment. His friend, Mohammed al-Shalabi, was shot fatally during the altercation. Initial US reactions were muted, but following increased scrutiny, Huckabee issued a statement demanding accountability, stressing the need for a thorough inquiry into the incident.
In a Wednesday briefing, President Donald Trump mentioned an impending meeting focused on the case, indicating that further developments would be reported directly to him. The Israeli military has initiated an investigation claiming the confrontation involved stone-throwing "terrorists." The family's quest for justice is now joined by calls for a US state department investigation into the events surrounding the tragic incident.
The circumstances of Musallat’s death and his family's claims about blocking an ambulance have intensified the debate about Israeli settlements in the occupied territories and the implications of such violence. Huckabee's support for Israeli settlements has sparked criticism, especially from Democrats in the US Congress, as he navigates the complexities of his role in the ongoing conflict.
