The family of a Palestinian American teenager who was fatally shot in the occupied West Bank is demanding justice for the 17-year-old victim. The teenager, identified as Tawfic Abdel Jabbar, was killed by gunfire while on his way to a picnic with his cousin near their village. The incident has heightened tensions between Israel and the United States, with the State Department calling for more information about the death. Israeli authorities have confirmed the investigation into the shooting, but details remain unclear. The victim’s family, who returned to the West Bank from the United States, is seeking answers and justice for their son. Tawfic’s father, Hafeth Abdel Jabbar, expressed his anguish during the funeral, demanding to know his son’s killer. The teenager, described as quiet and respectful, had hoped to improve his Arabic while in the West Bank and pursue a career in business administration. The escalating violence in the West Bank has claimed the lives of many Palestinians, adding to the urgency of finding justice for Tawfic Abdel Jabbar.
2024-01-21 04:26:58
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