Gaza: Israeli forces opened fire on a group of children in the occupied West Bank, killing 14-year-old Palestinian-American Omar Mohammed Rabea and injuring two others.
The incident occurred near the town of Turmus Aya, northeast of Ramallah. Palestinian officials confirmed Rabea’s identity and said he was shot by Israeli soldiers, who claimed he was throwing stones at the military.
Two other boys, aged 14 and 15, were also wounded in the attack, both holding U.S. citizenship, and were hospitalized. The Israeli military called the individuals "terrorists" and said they were endangering civilians by throwing stones. The killing has sparked outrage, with Palestinian authorities condemning the action as an extrajudicial killing.
The incident highlights the escalating violence in the West Bank, with ongoing Israeli military operations killing many Palestinians, including children. The killing of Rabea is one in a series of attacks against U.S. citizens in the occupied territories, echoing past incidents like the death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022. This latest tragedy underscores the tense and deadly situation in the region ongoing.
