On Friday, an unsettling incident unfolded in Sinjil, where Musallat was visiting relatives. According to the Palestinian health ministry, he was killed during a confrontation involving Israeli settlers. Huckabee, known for his strong pro-Israel sentiments, described the act as "criminal and terrorist" following initial reactions that were perceived as subdued by the US government. He emphasized the necessity of accountability on social media, stating, “There must be accountability for this criminal and terrorist act. Saif was just 20 years old.”
The dire circumstances surrounding Musallat's death have escalated calls for justice from his family, who accuse settlers of attempting to seize their land and obstructing medical assistance being rendered to him. Alongside Musallat, his 23-year-old friend, Mohammed al-Shalabi, was also killed during the violent engagement, leading to increasing international scrutiny of Israel's military tactics and settler violence.
In light of the ongoing investigation, the Israeli army reported claims of a "violent confrontation" initiated by so-called "terrorists" throwing stones. As the situation unfolds, the US administration is under pressure to support a detailed inquiry, with President Donald Trump indicating that updates would be delivered to him shortly.
Ambassador Huckabee, who has been an outspoken advocate for Israeli settlements, has faced criticism from domestic political adversaries concerning his remarks regarding the broader conflict in Gaza, and the implications related to settlements and local governance in disputed territories.
The dire circumstances surrounding Musallat's death have escalated calls for justice from his family, who accuse settlers of attempting to seize their land and obstructing medical assistance being rendered to him. Alongside Musallat, his 23-year-old friend, Mohammed al-Shalabi, was also killed during the violent engagement, leading to increasing international scrutiny of Israel's military tactics and settler violence.
In light of the ongoing investigation, the Israeli army reported claims of a "violent confrontation" initiated by so-called "terrorists" throwing stones. As the situation unfolds, the US administration is under pressure to support a detailed inquiry, with President Donald Trump indicating that updates would be delivered to him shortly.
Ambassador Huckabee, who has been an outspoken advocate for Israeli settlements, has faced criticism from domestic political adversaries concerning his remarks regarding the broader conflict in Gaza, and the implications related to settlements and local governance in disputed territories.
