LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF SAYFOLLAH MUSALLET

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

The brutal killing of Sayfollah Musallet, an American citizen of Palestinian descent, while he was visiting his family in the West Bank is shocking and appalling. I extend my deepest condolences to his family, loved ones and the community in mourning. 

The Israeli government must thoroughly investigate this killing and hold any and all settlers responsible for the brutal death of Mr. Musallet accountable to the fullest extent of the law. The rise in violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank directed at Palestinian civilians is completely and totally unacceptable.

The Trump administration cannot continue to turn a blind eye to what is happening in the West Bank if it is truly committed to finding a just and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinian people.