Politics Death of an American woman - USA calls on Israel to investigate

Following the death of an American activist in the West Bank, the White House has called on Israel to investigate the case. "We have reached out to the Israeli government to request more information and an investigation into the incident," said US President Joe Biden's spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre. They were "deeply shocked by the tragic death".

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said: "Let us first find out exactly what happened and we will draw the necessary conclusions and consequences."

According to Palestinian reports, the American woman of Turkish origin was killed by shots fired by Israeli soldiers during a protest against a settlement outpost. She was initially taken to a clinic with life-threatening head injuries, according to the Ministry of Health in Ramallah. She was later pronounced dead.

Israel's army announced that it was investigating the report. There had been "violent activity" in the area. Israeli forces had fired at the person who had mainly instigated it. The person had thrown stones and threatened the Israeli security forces, according to a military statement. It was initially unclear whether this was the American woman.

SDA