A Palestinian-American teenager died in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Friday.
« We extend our deepest condolences to the family, » the State Department said. « We are working to understand the circumstances of the incident and have asked the Government of Israel for further information. Out of respect to the family during this difficult time, we have no further comment. »
« An IDF soldier was present in the area. The claim that the soldier fired at the Palestinian is under review. The Israel Police have opened an investigation into the incident, » the IDF added.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas led the deadliest Palestinian militant attack on Israel in history.
