ATLANTA (July 21, 2025) — Palestinians continue to endure relentless violence and deprivation across Gaza and the West Bank, nearly 21 months into a war with no end in sight. The United Nations nearly 900 Palestinians have been killed by security forces while seeking food at distribution sites in Gaza. This weekend, dozens were killed by Israeli gunfire while awaiting a humanitarian convoy delivering food.
In the West Bank, five Palestinians were killed by Israeli settlers in the past 10 days, including Palestinian American Sayfollah “Saif” Musallet, a 20-year-old from Florida, beaten to death while visiting family.
Israeli forces and settlers have and in the West Bank since Oct. 7, 2023. Although settler violence is widespread, prosecutions are infrequent and convictions even rarer.
The ongoing violence and suffering in Gaza and the West Bank are untenable and indefensible. We implore the Israeli government to accept a permanent ceasefire and hold settlers accountable for their role in violence throughout the West Bank. We reiterate our calls for the immediate release of civilian hostages and prisoners. We echo calls for the U.S. to investigate Saif Musallet’s killing, and urge the international community to redouble its efforts to bring about a ceasefire and ensure the safe delivery of humanitarian aid.
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