American Citizen Killed During West Bank Protest

An American citizen identified as Aysenur Ezgi Eygi has died during a protest against settlement expansion in the West Bank on Friday after being shot in the head by Israeli troops, according to Palestinian news agency WAFA.

An American citizen, identified as Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, was tragically killed during a protest against settlement expansion in the West Bank, the State Department confirmed. The incident occurred during a regular protest march in the town of Beita, near Nablus, which has experienced repeated attacks by Israeli settlers. Eygi, a Turkish-American citizen, was reportedly shot in the head by Israeli troops, causing severe wounds.

Despite being provided with limited information by the State Department, Reuters, citing the Palestinian news agency WAFA, reported the incident. Fouad Nafaa, the head of the Rafidia Hospital in Nablus, described Eygi's critical condition upon arrival at the hospital and the medical efforts to save her life.

American Citizen Killed During West Bank Protest

"We tried to perform a resuscitation operation on her, but unfortunately, she died," Nafaa stated.

The Turkish government swiftly condemned the incident, labeling it a "murder committed by the Netanyahu government." The Turkish foreign ministry released a statement expressing their condemnation and accusing Israel of attempting to intimidate those supporting the Palestinian cause.

American Citizen Killed During West Bank Protest

Meanwhile, the Israeli military acknowledged the incident and stated that they were investigating the report. A statement from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) asserted that their troops responded to a violent instigator wielding rocks during the protest. The IDF emphasized that they were examining reports of a foreign national being killed and the circumstances surrounding their actions.

The U.S. State Department expressed its condolences to Eygi's family and loved ones, while emphasizing their priority in safeguarding the safety and security of American citizens. However, the agency did not disclose further details on the circumstances surrounding Eygi's death.

American Citizen Killed During West Bank Protest

The incident has sparked outrage, with the Palestinian Authority calling for the perpetrators to be held accountable. The international community, including Western allies such as the United States, has expressed growing concern over the rise in violent attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages in the West Bank. The U.S. has implemented sanctions on individuals involved in such attacks.

Eygi's death during the protest has become a potent symbol of the escalating tensions and violence in the West Bank. The incident has ignited calls for an impartial investigation into her death, as well as increased efforts to address the underlying causes of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

American Citizen Killed During West Bank Protest