Calls for justice grow after Israeli settlers kill another US citizen
Al Jazeera
February 25, 2026
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Calls for justice have intensified following the killing of another US citizen by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The incident has highlighted growing frustration over the US government's failure to hold Israel accountable for such acts. Since 2022, at least 11 American citizens have been killed by Israeli settlers or soldiers, including Nasrallah Abu Siyam, a 19-year-old shot dead near Jerusalem last week. Advocacy groups argue that Washington’s inaction is perpetuating a cycle of impunity.
Rights advocates, such as William Asfour of American Muslims for Palestine, are urging stronger measures like sanctions or an investigation into these killings. However, the US Department of Justice has not opened probes into cases like the 2023 deaths of Khamis Ayyad and Sayfollah Musallet, despite calls for accountability. Similarly, Rachel Corrie’s 2003 killing by an Israeli bulldozer remains unresolved, with no charges filed.
Mike Huckabee, Trump's ambassador to Israel, has been criticized for not pressing Israel on these issues. While he condemned Musallet’s death, no US investigation or sanctions followed. Instead, Huckabee has amplified pro-Israel rhetoric, even suggesting approval of Israel expanding into neighboring countries. This stance has drawn criticism for prioritizing political and religious agendas over American citizens' safety.
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 2/25/2026