Summary
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has urged Israeli authorities to thoroughly investigate the death of Saifollah Musallet, a 20-year-old Palestinian-American who was reportedly beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The incident also involved another victim, Mohammed al-Shalabi, and calls for a U.S. investigation have been made.
Key Facts
- Saifollah Musallet, a 20-year-old American citizen, was killed in the West Bank.
- Mike Huckabee asked Israeli authorities to "aggressively investigate" the killing.
- The Israeli military stated a violent confrontation occurred involving stone-throwing.
- Musallet and his friend, Mohammed al-Shalabi, were reportedly trying to protect land.
- Musallet's family claims settlers blocked an ambulance trying to reach him.
- The family seeks an investigation from the U.S. State Department.
- Huckabee has a history of supporting Israeli settlements, considered illegal internationally.
