The US State Department confirmed reports of the death of an American citizen, a Palestinian resident of the Ramallah area, after he was allegedly beaten during a confrontation with settlers near the village of Sinjil. A State Department spokesperson told Ynet that "ensuring the safety of US citizens abroad is a top priority," and that the department is providing consular assistance to the victim's family, but refrained from commenting on the details of the incident "out of respect for the family's privacy during this difficult time."