US Calls for Investigation into Murder of American Activist in the West Bank

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The White House has called on the Israeli occupation to investigate the incident of the killing of an American activist in the West Bank.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a press conference that Washington has contacted the Israeli government to obtain more information and has requested an investigation into the incident, expressing her deep shock at the tragic death.

In a related context, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed in statements his regret for incident, indicating that the most important thing to do is to gather the facts.

Israeli occupation soldiers had targeted Friday an American citizen of Turkish origin, shooting her in the head while she was participating in an anti-settlement march in the northern West Bank, a crime that was condemned by many countries and organizations around the world.

Source: Qatar News Agency