By John Q. Hosedrinker 
On Friday, the Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Health reported the death of dual U.S.-Palestinian citizen Sayfollah Musallat at the hands of Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. The 23-year-old was severely beaten and reportedly left unattended for hours by the Israeli army before succumbing to his injuries. This incident, which occurred amid heightened violence against Palestinians, led to strong condemnation from civil rights groups and highlights a pattern of unpunished killings of American citizens by Israeli forces. Musallat’s death is at least the seventh American killed in the region since October 7, 2023, raising questions about accountability and the U.S. government’s response.
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Israeli Settlers Beat American to Death in Illegally Occupied West Bank: Family, Health Ministry: This is a stark reality, and it’s triggering a lot of outrage, and for good reason. The core issue here is the death of an American citizen at the hands of Israeli settlers in a territory that’s considered illegally occupied under international law. The family and the Health Ministry are the ones reporting the news.
Ignoring Israel killing Americans is a tradition at this point, a pattern that’s been repeating itself, and the lack of serious consequences from the U.S. government is a source of major concern. It’s a situation that breeds distrust and resentment, especially when you consider the financial and political support Israel receives from the United States.
Israel killing journalists and reporters on a whim along with aid workers and doctors seems to be another frequent problem. Weapons keep flowing, which does not suggest a willingness to hold Israel accountable for its actions. The fact that even actions such as shooting at European diplomats has led to little more than strongly worded condemnations, reinforces the sense of impunity.
Absolutely nothing. Murdering foreign nationals – citizens of countries Israel claims to be allies no less – is apparently completely fine as well. The question is, what would make someone think this administration would care about an American citizen?
If anyone is paying attention, this administration and Republicans in general have given a massive middle finger to over half of the US population in just 6 months. The narrative of “Israel first” is not new, and it’s amplified by the significant influence of religious groups that see the support of Israel as a key tenet of their faith.
The Bible, for some, even ties Israel’s control of certain territories to religious prophecy, and this influences their fervent support. The fact that moderators on platforms have allegedly deleted posts about this sensitive topic speaks to the power of these viewpoints to influence the narrative. The 1967 USS Liberty incident is often cited to highlight historical instances where Americans were killed or injured, allegedly by Israeli forces, with minimal accountability.
Israel can shoot, or lynch in this case, any and every American and the American government will not say anything. It’s a money first administration. It’s been Israel first for multiple administrations. Considering these repeated incidents, the perception of a double standard becomes even stronger. The lack of outrage when an American is killed, or injured, juxtaposed with the strong reactions that some might have to criticisms of Israel highlights a troubling bias.
And just think if something like this happens anywhere in the world to one of their citizens it is antisemitism. This sentiment is at the heart of criticism of Israel, particularly its policies towards Palestinians. The impact of this on the current situation and the role it plays in shaping perspectives cannot be dismissed.
In the tradition of the USS Liberty. This situation brings to mind the historical incidents where accountability was lacking, as a reference for a pattern. The companies that support the occupation are key, as it’s not just about the individuals, but also the business and financial aspect.
I don’t expect this administration to give a fuck about anyone who is not cisgender, straight, and white. A sense that certain segments of the population are prioritized over others, particularly when it comes to the government’s response to crises. The idea of a lack of empathy or compassion is highlighted.
It’s alright, it’s all been pre-approved! The US administration didn’t care about Rachel Corrie or the USS Liberty, much less about this! The examples show a consistent pattern of the government’s apparent unwillingness to prioritize the safety and well-being of American citizens when they are in conflict zones related to Israel. A narcissist is unable to put America first. Israel and Saudi Arabi are NOT ALLIES to the AMERICAN PEOPLE! They are ALLIES to CORRUPT: AMERICAN MONEY, POLITICIANS and BUSINESSES! This underscores that the actions of the government are driven by political and financial interests rather than the best interests of the American people.
Trump is white America first, not America first. Oh, it’s an Israel first administration, but so are all administrations. The idea that any administration, regardless of its composition, is fundamentally influenced by the lobbying and political dynamics surrounding Israel. This is a point of view by many.
Common Dreams, of all outlets, knows this administration isn’t uniquely Israel first. You forget the people that put this clown in office also are Boomers who are religious to a fault. The Bible is very protective of the Israelites. This won’t even register with the Trump Administration, it was an Arab American who died. A reminder of the religious and ideological forces at play, as well as the demographic factors that influence the political calculus.
united states of israel of course must put israel first, is this group stupid ? Why even need to ask ? 😆😆🙏 The Israel lobbying efforts in the U.S. has been active for decades now. The lobbying efforts are often mentioned when talking about the relationship between the U.S. and Israel. These are the effects. The emphasis is on the systemic issues and the long-term influence of these groups.
I never see any info about what happens to the murderers in cases like this. The lack of information about the judicial outcomes or consequences faced by the perpetrators is a common frustration, it only enhances the sense of injustice and the perception of a biased system. In those Israeli settlers defense they probably thought they were killing someone from doctors without borders or a journalist. The lack of accountability.
A simple mistake Trump doesn’t know what day of the week it is until he opens his fast lunch- “oh yah, it’s whopper Wednesday. The sense of indifference towards the incident. The point is that the government and certain political figures are detached from reality.
So the US gives BILLIONS to Israel. They all get free education and healthcare. What does Israel do for the US? They murder our citizens and face ZERO CONSEQUENCES! The financial aspect is often brought into these discussions, and is highlighted.
STOP SENDING OUR TAX DOLLARS TO ISRAEL!! The financial support the U.S. provides to Israel has been a long-standing point of debate. Of course it’s an Israeli administration. It always has been. The perception that there’s an inherent bias within the government’s actions. They used Epstein to get blackmail videos of politicians fucking kids. The possibility of manipulation through blackmail reinforces the narrative of corruption and hidden agendas. Lol if you think this administration cares that a PALESTINIANₐₘₑᵣᵢcₐₙ was killed by an Israeli, you’re gonna be sorely mistaken.
Killing Americans then getting paid by us for it a Nation for the Most Valuable Ally™. This highlights the financial and political consequences of such alliances.
Who lied to US Congress to convince them into invading Iraq in 2004?
Bibi Netanyahu
The historical context and political machinations that have led to these scenarios.
They lied. We spent trillions. Thousands of Americans servicemen and servicewomen died. And we did NOTHING but give them more money because of it. The connection between the decisions made, the human cost and the ongoing financial support.
So that ceasefire…? Somebody said America is Israel’s ghetto and they were 100% correct The idea of American being a victim and having no control over its own policy. Terrorists being terrorists. Nothing new. The dehumanization of one group. People who have not served or believe in fairy gods in the sky should not be able to hold office A questioning of the values and beliefs of those in power, and their impact on policy decisions. Israel is our daddy. Makes you wonder why exactly. The underlying reasons for the relationship. Why are they called settlers? Where are these parasites even from? The use of derogatory language reflects the strong feelings of those involved. Hamas was in Gaza for along time before BEBe did nothing except refusing get food and water to the residents he wanted all of them out of Gaza so he could take it. The complexities of the conflict.
Let’s not forget, US journalists, US medics, and US aid workers have been killed since the beginning of this genocide. The ongoing loss of life and the lack of accountability. With NO accountability from the Biden/Harris administration. This should concern all Americans. The absence of accountability. A foreign government has compromised both politcal parties of the US. The perception that U.S. politics are being manipulated by external forces. If he were not, ICE would knock on his door. The irony that the government could react differently depending on the person. Trump doesn’t give a fuck about America. He cares about his wallet. He could care less about constitution, bill of rights or the citizens. All he cares about is did he get wealthier. The individual motivations of political figures. We elected the worst human on the planet for a job that requires care and empathy. Fuck all of the Americans that voted for this asshole. Shame on you. The expression of anger and blame. The people in this thread rightfully decrying Israel will be the same people to say the axis of resistance are terrorists. You see it now he cares not all about Americans “Said one US group.” The selective nature of outrage.
lol ok. My trivia team is a US group, the AKC is a US group so I had to find out the group the article cites but didn’t want to name in the headline: the Council on American-Islamic Relations? Yeeah, that’s a nope, dawg. The use of language that avoids any direct association with specific groups.
Nevertheless one thing is bigger than politics: RIP West Bank American. There better be a fucking reckoning. The call for justice and accountability. I will not vote for a milquetoast dem candidate, in fact i do not give a shit, watching trump inflict pain on conservatives gives me absolute pleasure and if dems dont put up a fucking fighting candidate i will vote for trump third term. The expression of political apathy. The American who was killed is Sayfollah Musallat, a 23-year-old U.S.-Palestinian citizen. The individual’s identity.
Look at his name and his skin color. How many Americans will consider him to be a “real” American? The question of identity and the potential biases. You all being more angry at this than anyone has been about Palestinians kidnapping and killing Americans in Israel says all it needs to about your collective selective outrage. The idea of selective outrage and double standards. Harris wouldn’t have, either. The lack of action from political figures. Wow, the irony is just suffocating in here. 😒 The use of sarcasm. They killed US navy sailors and got away with it too. Historical context. The IDF ran over an American protester with a bulldozer made by Caterpillar. The violence and the lack of accountability.
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