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State Department says Israel has been asked to investigate death of U.S. citizen in West Bank

5533081 · August 5, 2025
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The spokesperson confirmed the U.S. has been following the case of Khamis Ayad, a Palestinian who died after smoke inhalation in the West Bank and confirmed as a U.S. citizen, and said the U.S. has called on Israel to investigate and that investigations are underway by local authorities.

The State Department confirmed it is following the death of Khamis Ayad, identified in reporting as a Palestinian who died of smoke inhalation after trying to extinguish a fire allegedly started by settlers in the West Bank, and that Ayad was a U.S. citizen. The spokesperson said the…

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