Amer Rabee, a 14-year-old American boy, was gunned down by Israeli soldiers in Turmus Ayya while picking almonds with friends. The soldiers labeled them as terrorists throwing rocks at cars. Despite being a U.S. citizen, President Donald Trump and the U.S. government remained silent on Amer’s killing, leaving his family in confusion and mourning. Amer, described as intelligent and having no violent tendencies, had no issues with anyone in the West Bank. His family tried to reach out to the U.S. Embassy for help but felt the response was inadequate. The town of Turmus Ayya, known as “little America,” is home to many Palestinian Americans who have dual citizenship. The village faces danger from settler violence and raids, with Israeli forces killing 99 Palestinians in the West Bank this year alone. The family disputes the claim that Amer and his friends were throwing rocks at cars, suggesting they were only trying to knock almonds from trees. In the end, they hope their story will resonate with others and prevent similar tragedies in the future, emphasizing the need for safety and protection of children regardless of nationality.
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