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Trump Responds to U.S. Citizen's Death Amid Settler Violence

2/25/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged the killing of Nasrallah Abu Siam (Palestinian-American) in Mukhmas by armed settlers.
Eyewitnesses described brutal treatment after he was shot.
This was the first settler-related death in 2026 and the sixth American killed in the West Bank since October 2023.
Attacks by settlers have surged since the Gaza conflict began, raising concerns about the Israeli government's response.

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U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged the killing of Nasrallah Abu Siam (Palestinian-American) in Mukhmas by armed settlers.
Eyewitnesses described brutal treatment after he was shot.
This was the first settler-related death in 2026 and the sixth American killed in the West Bank since October 2023.
Attacks by settlers have surged since the Gaza conflict began, raising concerns about the Israeli government's response.