Family of Turkish-American Activist Shot in Head on Friday in West Bank Calls for Independent Probe

Sep 7, 2024, 02:33 PM

The family of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist, has called for an independent investigation into her death after she was reportedly shot in the head by Israeli forces during a protest in the occupied West Bank on Friday. Eygi, an American-Turkish dual citizen, was participating in a demonstration against Israeli settlements when she was killed. The United Nations has also called for a full inquiry into the incident. Eyewitnesses and Palestinian officials claim that Israeli soldiers shot Eygi, and her family has described their shock and grief, accusing the Israeli military of killing her violently. They have urged the US government, including President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Secretary of State Blinken, to demand accountability and ensure a thorough investigation, as they believe an Israeli probe is not adequate.