Family of Palestinian American Teen Shot by Israeli Forces Demands Justice
CBS New YorkApril 8, 20252 min1,735 views
4 connections·5 entities in this video→Shooting of Amir Rabia
- 🇺🇸 Amir Rabia, a 14-year-old Palestinian American and US citizen, was shot and killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank.
- 💔 His family describes the incident as a "murder and a killing of a child", detailing that he sustained 11 shots, including to his stomach, leg, hand, and heart.
- 👨👩👧👦 The family moved to the occupied territory village in 2013, and Amir was an "straight A student" who enjoyed spending time with friends.
Israeli Military Response
- 📹 The Israeli military released a video stating that troops opened fire on three individuals labeled as "terrorists" who were throwing rocks and endangering drivers.
- 🔊 The family provided security camera audio they claim captured over 40 gunshots, and stated that the other two injured teens were also Palestinian Americans.
Calls for Transparency and Peace
- 🇺🇸 The State Department acknowledged the reports from the IDF and stated that an investigation is underway to understand the nature of the events.
- 🙏 Amir's father is pleading with Israeli authorities for transparency regarding the details of how the shooting occurred.
- 🕊️ The family's ultimate prayer is for peace in the region.
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