Two Palestinians, including a US citizen, were killed in an attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank town of Sinjil. The Palestinian health ministry reported that one man was beaten to death and the other shot. The Israeli military acknowledged a violent confrontation involving stone-throwing and said they are investigating the deaths. The incident follows a surge in violence in the West Bank, with hundreds of Palestinians killed since October. The US State Department is aware of the death of the US citizen but has offered no further comment.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.