CAIR urges US to probe the death of father killed in Israeli settler attack
Summary
A Muslim American group, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is asking the U.S. government to investigate the death of Khamis Ayyad, a U.S. citizen killed in a settler attack in the West Bank. CAIR is concerned that Israeli authorities will not conduct a fair investigation and has urged U.S. officials to look into the case using existing legal agreements.Key Facts
- Khamis Ayyad, a U.S. citizen living in the West Bank, died in an attack by settlers.
- CAIR sent a letter on August 7 to the U.S. government requesting an investigation.
- The letter referenced the US-Israel Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) to support their request.
- The U.S. government has acknowledged Ayyad’s death but has not called for a formal investigation.
- CAIR claims the U.S. has not contacted Ayyad's family about the incident.
- The U.S. typically asks Israel to investigate when U.S. citizens are killed, but Israel rarely holds anyone accountable.
- Ayyad’s family believes he died from tear gas and smoke inhalation after settlers set fire to vehicles outside his home.
- Congressman Chuy Garcia has also called for a U.S. investigation into the incident.
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