Senate Democrats are urging the Trump administration to investigate the death of Sayfollah Kamel Musallet, a 20-year-old American citizen killed in the West Bank. The letter, signed by 29 senators, criticizes a perceived culture of impunity regarding civilian deaths in the area, particularly noting the responsibility attributed to Israeli settlers. The senators express concern over the deaths of three other Palestinian Americans since October 2023 and assert that the U.S. government has not fulfilled its duty to protect its citizens abroad. Sen. Chris Van Hollen leads the call for accountability and justice.
Nearly 30 Senate Democrats have urged an investigation into the death of Sayfollah Kamel Musallet, an American citizen killed in the West Bank, amid concerns of impunity.
The letter criticized the Israeli authorities' handling of civilian deaths in the West Bank, emphasizing the lack of accountability for incidents involving American citizens.
Since the Israel-Gaza war began, three other Palestinian Americans have died in the West Bank, prompting lawmakers to object to rising settler violence against American citizens.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen has called for investigations into settler violence, highlighting the U.S. government's failure to protect Americans abroad and demand justice.
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