A Palestinian American, Khamis Ayyad, died in the West Bank last week from smoke inhalation after an attack by Israeli settlers in Silwad. U.S. officials confirmed Ayyad's death and condemned the violence, offering consular assistance to his family. This incident follows the recent death of another Palestinian American, Saifullah Kamel Musallet, who was beaten to death by settlers. These deaths are part of a surge in settler attacks on Palestinians amidst escalating tensions in the region following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.