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Senators Demand Investigation Into U.S. Citizen Deaths in West Bank

3/5/2026

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Senator Chris Van Hollen leads more than 30 U.S. senators demanding an independent investigation into Nasrallah Abu Siyam's February killing in the West Bank.
They say the death is the ninth U.S. citizen killed by Israeli forces or settlers since 2022.
They request a full accounting and a briefing on these cases by April 5.
The letter cites accountability gaps, including Shireen Abu Akleh, to urge U.S. protection of citizens.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen leads more than 30 U.S. senators demanding an independent investigation into Nasrallah Abu Siyam's February killing in the West Bank.
They say the death is the ninth U.S. citizen killed by Israeli forces or settlers since 2022.
They request a full accounting and a briefing on these cases by April 5.
The letter cites accountability gaps, including Shireen Abu Akleh, to urge U.S. protection of citizens.