American Woman Fatally Shot in West Bank Protest

Israeli soldiers fatally shot Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American and Turkish citizen, during a protest in the West Bank. The US and Turkey have called for a thorough investigation. Eygi was part of a demonstration against settlement expansion when she was killed. Eyewitnesses report Israeli soldiers fired live ammunition.

An American woman, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers during a protest in the West Bank, eyewitnesses told The Associated Press.

The US government confirmed the death and called for an investigation. Eygi was participating in a weekly demonstration against Israeli settlement expansion.

Eyewitnesses reported that the clashes erupted after communal prayers, leading to Israeli soldiers firing tear gas and live ammunition. Eygi was hit by a bullet while retreating. Turkey has also demanded justice for their citizen.

(With inputs from agencies.)