American Activist 'Indirectly' Killed by Israeli Forces in West Bank

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American activist from Seattle, was unintentionally killed by Israeli military forces during a demonstration in the West Bank. The Israeli military stated that the bullet was intended for another instigator. The incident follows a surge of violence in the region, ignited by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

An American activist, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, was fatally shot in the West Bank last week, with the Israeli military claiming the shot was 'indirect and unintentional.' Eygi, 26, hailed from Seattle and was partaking in a protest against Israeli settlements, reported Israeli protester Jonathan Pollak.

The military's investigation suggests that the bullet was aimed at a 'key instigator of the riot,' not at Eygi. The White House has expressed its concern over Eygi's death and urged Israel to conduct a thorough investigation.

Eygi's death occurred amid escalating violence in the West Bank attributed to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, resulting in increased military raids, militant attacks, and harsher crackdowns. Over 690 Palestinians have been reported killed since the conflict began in October.

(With inputs from agencies.)