American Families Seek Justice for Loved Ones Killed or Detained in West Bank

Families Demand Accountability for Violence in West Bank

• 🇺🇸 Three American families share their experiences seeking justice for loved ones killed or detained in the occupied West Bank.
• 📈 Extremist settler violence against Palestinians has reached its highest point since the U.N. began recording, with several Americans among the victims.

Death of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi

• 💔 Ozden Eygi Bennett discusses the killing of her sister, Aysenur, a human rights activist from Seattle, by Israeli forces during a protest.
• 🔍 The family is pushing for a U.S.-led, unbiased investigation, as they do not find the ongoing Israeli investigation acceptable.
• ✊ Aysenur was passionate about standing in solidarity with Palestinians, believing the risk was worth it.

Killing of Saif Musallet

• 😔 Kamel Musallet recounts the death of his 20-year-old son, Saif, who was allegedly beaten to death by Israeli settlers on their family farm.
• ⏳ The Israeli army reportedly prevented medical assistance for 2.5 hours after the attack, during which time Saif succumbed to his injuries.
• 🚫 Despite an initial apprehension, no Israeli authorities have provided answers or taken significant action regarding Saif's death.

Detention of Mohammed Ibrahim

• 🧒 Zeyad Kadur describes the arrest and ongoing detention of his 16-year-old nephew, Mohammed, who has been held in Israel for over seven months without trial.
• ⚖️ Mohammed was allegedly detained for throwing rocks at Israeli settlers and has not been seen by his family since his arrest.
• 🏥 Reports from the U.S. Embassy indicate weight loss and a spreading skin infection (scabies) for which medication was denied.

Calls for U.S. Government Action

• 🏛️ Families express frustration with being stonewalled by both the Israeli and U.S. governments, including the State Department and Department of Justice.
• ⚖️ They highlight a perceived impunity granted to Israel, allowing for the killing and detention of American citizens without consequences.
• 🗣️ The families implore the U.S. government to act, treat these cases with the seriousness they deserve, and stop the double standard applied to Palestinian heritage.