Investigation Demanded into Turkish-American's Death In West Bank

The U.S. State Department has acknowledged Israel’s investigation into the killing of a Turkish-American citizen in the Israeli-occupied West Bank during a protest against settlement expansion. U.S. Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel emphasized the need for a thorough and transparent inquiry into the incident, as urged by Palestinian and Turkish officials.

The U.S. State Department acknowledged Israel's investigation into the death of a Turkish-American citizen in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The individual was reportedly participating in a protest against the expansion of settlements.

Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel emphasized the importance of a quick and robust conclusion to this investigation, echoing the calls for transparency and thoroughness.

The call for accountability aligns with demands from Palestinian and Turkish officials, who allege that Israeli troops shot the woman during the protest.

(With inputs from agencies.)