Overview

• Omar Mohammed Rabea, a 14-year-old Palestinian-American, was killed on April 6 in Turmus Ayya during an incident involving Israeli forces.
• The Israeli military claims the teen was a 'terrorist' throwing rocks at vehicles, while Palestinian officials state he was shot by a settler while picking almonds.
• The incident has sparked widespread protests in the West Bank and demands from U.S. officials and community leaders for a thorough investigation.
• Rabea’s family accuses the U.S. government of neglecting violence against Palestinian-Americans and urges an end to military aid to Israel.
• This killing highlights escalating violence in the West Bank, with increased settler attacks and military operations since the 2023 Israel-Gaza war.