Overview

• The Israeli military opened an investigation into the Sinjil attack and questioned a reservist but has made no arrests of settlers.
• The State Department confirmed Musallet’s death, offered consular assistance and referred investigative queries to Israeli authorities.
• US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned the killing as a criminal terrorist act and urged Israel to carry out an aggressive, thorough probe.
• Musallet’s family and advocacy groups continue demanding a Washington-led investigation to hold the settlers involved accountable.
• Human rights organizations warn that settler violence has surged since October 2023 and rarely results in criminal charges under current Israeli policy.