Father of Palestinian-American teen killed by Israeli troops speaks to RT (VIDEO)

**Father of Palestinian‑American Teen Killed by Israeli Forces Calls for U.S. Action**

*Jerusalem – August 29, 2026* – Mohammed Rabee, the father of Amer Rabee, a 14‑year‑old who held both Palestinian and U.S. citizenship, spoke to RT correspondent Charlotte Dubenskij on Tuesday, reiterating his calls for accountability after his son was shot dead by Israeli troops in the West Bank in April 2025.

**Background**

Amer Rabee was born in New Jersey and moved with his family to Turmus Ayya, a village near Ramallah, in 2013. He split his time between the United States and the West Bank. On April 6, 2025, he was shot in an olive grove outside Turmus Ayya. Two of his friends were also wounded in the incident.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the teenagers were throwing rocks at a highway and described them as “terrorists.” The Rabee family and the surviving boys dispute that account, stating the youths were picking almonds and tossing them to each other for amusement.

According to Mohammed Rabee, his son was hit by multiple bullets. “Many shots. He got 14 shots,” he told the reporter, and showed the clothing Amer was wearing at the time of his death.

**U.S. response**

The U.S. State Department confirmed the death of an American citizen and extended condolences to the family. In the weeks following the incident, Democratic senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker publicly called for a U.S.-led investigation into the circumstances surrounding Amer’s death.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee later pledged to “stand for American citizens, whether Israeli or Palestinian.” Rabee dismissed the statement as political theater, saying, “Till now, no one is talking about Amer. He’s making a show… to show people that he’s helping American people, but we didn’t see that before.”

**Family’s ongoing efforts**

Since the incident, Mohammed Rabee has built a small park in memory of his son and continues to seek what he describes as “accountability” for the killing. He expressed frustration that, in his view, little progress has been made beyond diplomatic condolences.

**Context**

The killing occurred amid heightened tensions in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli security forces frequently confront Palestinian youths over alleged stone‑throwing. Human rights organizations have documented numerous incidents involving the use of live ammunition against minors, though the Israeli military maintains that its actions are aimed at preventing attacks.

**Conclusion**

The Rabee family’s case underscores the complexities faced by dual‑nationality Palestinians in the Israeli‑occupied territories and raises questions about the extent of U.S. diplomatic engagement when American citizens are killed abroad. As of the interview on August 29, 2026, no further official investigation or legal proceedings have been announced.

Article and image source: israelherald.com