Saif al-Din Kamel Abdul Karim Musallat

US Aware of American’s Reported Death After West Bank Settler Attack

US awareness of the reported death of an American after a beating by Israeli settlers is now a stark reality, and it’s a situation that demands careful consideration. The initial reports, which seem to be accurate, depict a brutal event: an American citizen, allegedly beaten to death by Israeli settlers. The details are horrific, and the fact that an American life has been taken in this manner is undeniably serious. It’s a situation the US State Department has acknowledged, though their response, so far, has been measured.

The initial reaction from the State Department, as described, is one of acknowledging the reports and respecting the privacy of the victim’s family.… Continue reading