Ranking Member Cherfilus-McCormick Releases Statement on Death of Saif Musallet

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, issued the following statement on the killing of Saif Musallet in the West Bank:
 
"I am heartbroken by the killing of Saif Musallet, a 20-year-old American from Tampa, by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. I call on the Israeli government to fully investigate this incident and combat the increasing settler violence in the West Bank.
 
"Since the Hamas attacks on October 7th, I have warned repeatedly about the dangers of escalating violence against Palestinian civilians by Israeli settlers. Acts of violence and terror, whether by Hamas or by settlers, are never justified and only push peace further out of reach.
 
"My thoughts are with Saif’s family as we continue to push for justice, security, and a peaceful future for all."

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