HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Death of Palestinian Activist Nizar Banat hide Death of Palestinian Activist Nizar Banat Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson June 24, 2021 We are deeply disturbed by the death of Palestinian activist Nizar Banat and the information that has been reported regarding the circumstances of his death. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and community. We urge the Palestinian Authority to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation and to ensure full accountability in this case. We have serious concerns about Palestinian Authority restrictions on the exercise of freedom of expression by Palestinians and harassment of civil society activists and organizations. Tags Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of the Spokesperson Palestinian Territories