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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.
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