Two Palestinians killed in West Bank settler attack, health ministry says

Two Palestinians, including a dual US citizen, were killed in an attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank town of Sinjil. The incident occurred amidst a surge in violence since Hamas's attack on Israel in October 2023. The Palestinian health ministry reported that the victims, Sayfollah Musallet and Mohammed al-Shalabi, suffered fatal beatings and shootings during the altercation. The US State Department has been made aware of the death of the American citizen, while demands for an investigation and accountability have been voiced.