State Department 'devastated' by killing of Palestinian-American teen by Israel

The State Department raised concerns over the killing of 17-year-old Mohammad Ahmad Khdour, who Israeli forces shot dead earlier this week.

"We are devastated by the killing of 17-year-old US citizen Mohammad Ahmad Khdour," the State Department's Office of Palestinian Affairs said on X.

"The United States has no greater priority than the safety and security of US citizens. We urgently call for a quick, thorough, and transparent investigation, including full accountability."

Last month, another US citizen, 17-year-old Tawfiq Ajaq, was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank. In 2022, Israel also killed two US citizens - Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh and Omar Assad.