American Activist Killed During West Bank Protest Sparks International Outcry

An American woman, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, was killed during an anti-settlement protest in the West Bank. The 26-year-old, who was also a Turkish citizen, participated in a weekly demonstration against Israeli settlement expansion. The incident has drawn strong condemnation from the United States and Turkish officials, fueling tensions further.

Israeli soldiers fatally shot American citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi during an anti-settlement protest in the West Bank on Friday, as confirmed by US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Turkish Foreign Ministry called for immediate justice, while Eygi's death, occurring amidst rising violence since the Israel-Hamas war, prompted White House to express deep concern.

The tragic incident, part of a series of deadly encounters involving International Solidarity Movement activists, spotlights the ongoing, violent confrontations between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)