The United States is calling on Israel to conduct a thorough investigation into the death of Tawfiq Ajaq, a 17-year-old Palestinian-American who was reportedly killed by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank. During a press briefing in Washington, DC, US State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel expressed deep concern over the incident and emphasized the need for a comprehensive inquiry to determine the circumstances surrounding Ajaq’s death. The US government is actively engaging with Israeli authorities to gather as much information as possible and has offered its condolences to Ajaq’s family through the US Office of Palestinian Affairs and the US Embassy in Jerusalem. Ajaq, who was born in Gretna, Louisiana, was tragically shot while enjoying a barbecue with a friend in a village field. His father, Hafez Ajaq, condemned the actions of Israeli forces in the West Bank, referring to them as “killer machines” during his son’s funeral. The US is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to seeking justice for Ajaq’s untimely death.
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