A 20-year-old American citizen, Saifullah Musallet, was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank while visiting family. His relatives claim he was attacked for hours, and medics attempting to help were assaulted. The U.S. government has not committed to an investigation, citing privacy concerns. Human rights groups criticized Washington’s silence and called for accountability. Activists say American lives, including those of Palestinian-Americans, must be protected equally, regardless of diplomatic ties with Israel.