Palestinian Activist Deported by Trump Shot Dead by Israeli Settler

Killing of Awda Hathaleen

• Palestinian English teacher, activist, and former soccer player, Awda Hathaleen, was fatally shot by an Israeli settler.
• Hathaleen and his cousin Eid were detained and deported from San Francisco in June while on an interfaith speaking tour.
• They were described as true non-violent peace activists by organizers.

Settler Violence and Home Defense

• Hathaleen was killed after Israeli settlers attacked his village of Om Aair.
• Settlers invaded the village with a bulldozer to destroy homes and land.
• During the confrontation, settlers opened fire, and Hathaleen was shot in the chest.
• His relative, Ahmad El Hatholene, was run over by the bulldozer while trying to block it and is being treated in a hospital.

Lack of Justice and Government Response

• The incident is described as a result of brutal settler violence.
• There is little expectation of justice due to the relationship with Israel and the current US administration's perceived disinterest in diplomacy.
• The discussion touches on the appointment of unqualified individuals to positions of power, suggesting a lack of focus on such issues.
• Former President Donald Trump's potential reaction to the incident is questioned, with the expectation that he would likely remain silent.