Fourteen-year-old American boy Amer Rabee was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers while picking almonds with friends in West Bank village Turmus Ayya. Despite being an American citizen, there has been little acknowledgment or response from President Donald Trump or the U.S. government regarding Amer’s death. The family describes Amer as an intelligent teen with no violent tendencies or political allegiances. They tried to contact the U.S. Embassy for help during the shooting, but it was too late. While the embassy eventually expressed condolences, the family and village residents feel that Trump’s silence is deafening. Turmus Ayya has a large number of U.S. citizens with dual citizenship, maintaining properties in both the U.S. and the West Bank. The village faces dangers from settler violence, intensifying since the start of a war in Gaza. The family denies that Amer and his friends were throwing rocks at cars, as claimed by Israeli soldiers. They believe that even if the boys were throwing rocks, it did not warrant a deadly response. The family is calling for their story to be heard globally to prevent similar tragedies and ensure the safety of children, regardless of their nationality or background.
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