Palestinian-American Teenager Fatally Shot in West Bank
Father Criticizes U.S. Support for Israel as White House Expresses Concern Over Incident
- 17-year-old Palestinian-American Tawfiq Ajaq was fatally shot in the West Bank, with his father criticizing U.S. military support for Israel.
- Reports suggest the teenager was shot during a clash involving Israeli forces and a group of Palestinians.
- The circumstances of the shooting remain unclear, with Israeli police stating they are investigating the incident.
- Tawfiq Ajaq's death has sparked concern from the White House, with National Security spokesman John Kirby stating they are 'seriously concerned' about the reports.
- The incident occurred amidst ongoing violence in the West Bank, where nearly 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza over three months ago.