A Palestinian-American man was brutally beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, igniting urgent calls for a U.S. investigation. The victim, 20-year-old Safala Musalat, was killed in the town of Singil on Friday, prompting his family to demand accountability from the U.S. State Department. This shocking incident is part of a disturbing trend of escalating violence against Palestinians, with settlers increasingly emboldened by a lack of repercussions for their actions.

Witnesses report that armed settlers attacked the village of Singil, a flashpoint for violence in recent weeks. As tensions flared, Musalat and another man, 23-year-old Muhammad Shalabi, attempted to defend their community. Tragically, while Musalat lost his life, Shalabi was also brutally beaten and shot in the back. The violence has left the local Palestinian community reeling, as they fear for their safety amid a backdrop of growing settler aggression.

According to the United Nations, 740 incidents of settler violence have occurred this year alone, resulting in nearly 500 injuries to Palestinians. The situation has reached a critical point, with June witnessing the highest number of injuries in two decades. Settlers, feeling increasingly empowered, continue to launch attacks without fear of consequences, as the Israeli government expands their settlements and land claims.

As Musalat’s funeral is scheduled for Sunday in his hometown near Ramallah, the urgency for international intervention is palpable. The family’s demand for a thorough investigation highlights the need for accountability in a region plagued by violence and impunity. The world watches as the cycle of violence escalates, and the call for justice grows louder.