Turkey condemns the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, saying she was killed by Israeli occupation soldiers. Two protesters that AP has spoken to also say they witnessed the Israeli soldiers killing the 26-year-old.
The Palestinian News Agency He died writes that the woman was shot in the head by Israeli forces during a demonstration against Israeli settlements in Beita south of Nablus. In addition to the killed woman, a young Palestinian man is said to have been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The IDF is investigating
The UN human rights office says Israeli forces shot the 26-year-old in the head while she was taking part in a peaceful demonstration against settlements.
The Israeli army (IDF) acknowledges opening fire during the demonstration and says the shots were aimed at someone who threw stones at soldiers. The army says it is “investigating reports that a foreign national was killed” as a result of the shooting.
The United States apologizes
The US State Department calls Eygi’s death tragic and says it is in the process of obtaining more information about the incident. Foreign Minister Antony Blinken says he deeply regrets the death and that the US should “do what is needed”.
– An American solidarity activist arrived at the hospital with gunshot wounds to the head, and we declared her martyrdom around 2:30 p.m., says Fouad Nafaa, head of the Rafidia hospital in Nablus, to AFP.
ISM: 17 protesters killed since 2020
Eygi was a member of the pro-Palestinian organization International Solidarity Movement (ISM). She was in Beita to participate in the weekly demonstration there against Israeli settlements, says ISM’s co-founder Neta Golan.
The 26-year-old is the 18th protester to be killed in Beita since 2020, according to ISM. The activists say they were peacefully demonstrating with Palestinians against the illegal settlement of Evyatar when the Israeli army began firing tear gas and then fired live ammunition.
13-year-old killed
On Friday, a 13-year-old girl was also shot dead by Israeli soldiers in the village of Qaryut south of Nablus, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The Israeli army (IDF) says it is investigating the incident on Friday night. According to Palestinian media, Israeli settlers entered the Palestinian village of Qaryut south of Nablus and began attacking residential buildings.
Clashes broke out between the settlers and the residents, and the Israeli army intervened and opened fire. Bana Amjad Bakr was said to have been in her room with her sisters when she was hit by a bullet in the chest, reports the Palestinian News Agency He died who has spoken to the father.
Illegal settlements
Over 660 Palestinians have been killed in attacks by Israeli soldiers and settlers in the West Bank since the Gaza war broke out in October, according to the Ministry of Health. In the same period, 23 Israelis have been killed in attacks by Palestinians in the occupied territory, according to Israeli authorities.
The settlements in the occupied West Bank and in East Jerusalem today houses around 700,000 Israelis and is created contrary to the fourth The Geneva Convention.
On 23 December 2016, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution which states that the settlements and outposts are illegal, and that all construction activity in them must stop immediately.
ISM activists killed in Gaza
Eygi is the third ISM activist to be killed since 2000. The group’s members often stand between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians to try to prevent the Israeli army from advancing on the demonstrators. American Rachel Corrie and British Tom Hurndall, who were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in the spring of 2003, were both ISM activists.
Beita has a long tradition of resistance to the occupation, and Palestinians in the village have been repeatedly attacked by Israeli settlers. In July, another American citizen was reportedly shot in the leg by Israeli forces while trying to run away from gunfire and tear gas during a demonstration in Beita.
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What were the circumstances surrounding the death of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi during the protest in the West Bank?
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Turkish-American Activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi Killed by Israeli Forces in West Bank Protest
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish-American activist, was fatally shot by Israeli forces during a protest against Jewish settlement expansion in the West Bank village of Beita, south of Nablus. According to eyewitnesses, including two protesters who spoke to AP, Eygi was killed by Israeli soldiers who opened fire on peaceful demonstrators [1].
Eygi, a volunteer with the pro-Palestinian organization International Solidarity Movement (ISM), was taking part in a weekly demonstration against the illegal settlement of Evyatar when the Israeli army began firing tear gas and then live ammunition [3]. The UN human rights office confirmed that Eygi was shot in the head by Israeli forces while participating in a peaceful protest <a href="https://notizie.tiscali.it/esteri/articoli/attivistauccisaesercitoisraeliano/”>[2].
The Israeli army (IDF) has acknowledged opening fire during the demonstration, claiming that the shots were aimed at someone who threw stones at soldiers. The army is investigating reports that a foreign national was killed as a result of the shooting <a href="https://notizie.tiscali.it/esteri/articoli/attivistauccisaesercitoisraeliano/”>[2].
The United States has apologized for Eygi’s death, with Foreign Minister Antony Blinken expressing deep regret and promising to “do what is needed” <a href="https://notizie.tiscali.it/esteri/articoli/attivistauccisaesercitoisraeliano/”>[2]. Turkey has condemned the killing, saying that Eygi was killed by Israeli occupation soldiers [1].
Eygi is the 18th protester to be killed in Beita since 2020, according to ISM. Her death is a stark reminder of the ongoing violence and occupation in the West Bank, where over 660 Palestinians have been killed in attacks by Israeli soldiers and settlers since the Gaza war broke out in October <a href="https://notizie.tiscali.it/esteri/articoli/attivistauccisaesercitoisraeliano/”>[2].
In another incident, a 13-year-old girl, Bana Amjad Bakr, was also shot dead by Israeli soldiers in the village of Qaryut south of Nablus. The Israeli army is investigating the incident, which occurred when Israeli settlers entered the Palestinian village and began attacking residential buildings <a href="https://notizie.tiscali.it/esteri/articoli/attivistauccisaesercitoisraeliano/”>[2].
The settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which house around 700,000 Israelis, are illegal under international law and have been condemned by the UN Security Council <a href="https://notizie.tiscali.it/esteri/articoli/attivistauccisaesercitoisraeliano/”>[2].
Eygi’s death is a tragic reminder of the risks faced by activists and civilians in the occupied territories. Her bravery and dedication to the Palestinian cause will not be forgotten, and her death will only strengthen the resolve of those fighting for justice and equality in the region.
Turkey Condemns the Killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi: American Human Rights Activist Shot Dead by Israeli Occupation Soldiers
The killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old American human rights activist, has sparked international outrage and condemnation. Eygi was shot in the head by Israeli forces during a peaceful demonstration against Israeli settlements in Beita, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank[[[3]]. According to witnesses, including two protesters who spoke to AP, Eygi was killed by Israeli soldiers[[[2]].
The Palestinian News Agency reported that Eygi was shot in the head by Israeli forces during the demonstration, and a young Palestinian man was taken to hospital with minor injuries[[[1]]. The UN human rights office also confirmed that Israeli forces shot Eygi in the head while she was taking part in a peaceful demonstration against settlements.
The Israeli army (IDF) has acknowledged opening fire during the demonstration, claiming that the shots were aimed at someone who threw stones at soldiers. However, the army says it is “investigating reports that a foreign national was killed” as a result of the shooting[[[2]]. The IDF’s investigation is ongoing, but it is unclear when the results will be released.
The United States has apologized for Eygi’s death, with the US State Department calling it “tragic” and promising to obtain more information about the incident. Foreign Minister Antony Blinken expressed his deep regret over the incident and said that the US should “do what is needed”[[[2]].
Eygi was a member of the pro-Palestinian organization International Solidarity Movement (ISM), which reported that she was the 18th protester to be killed in Beita since 2020[[[1]]. The organization said that Eygi was peacefully demonstrating with Palestinians against the illegal settlement of Evyatar when the Israeli army began firing tear gas and then live ammunition.
Eygi’s death is not an isolated incident. Since the Gaza war broke out in October, over 660 Palestinians have been killed in attacks by Israeli soldiers and settlers in the West Bank, according to the Ministry of Health. In the same period, 23 Israelis have been killed in attacks by Palestinians in the occupied territory, according to Israeli authorities.
The settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which house around 700,000 Israelis, are considered illegal under international law, contrary to the fourth Geneva Convention[[[1]]. The UN Security Council has repeatedly condemned Israel’s settlement expansion, including a resolution adopted in 2016.
Turkey has strongly condemned Eygi’s killing, with the Turkish government expressing its outrage and sadness over the incident. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said that the killing was “unacceptable” and demanded that Israel take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future.
In addition to Eygi’s killing, a 13-year-old Palestinian girl, Bana Amjad Bakr, was also shot dead by Israeli soldiers in the village of Qaryut south of Nablus on Friday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The Israeli army is investigating the incident, but no results have been released yet.
The international community must condemn Eygi’s killing and demand accountability from Israel for its actions. The continued expansion of illegal settlements and the use of excessive force against peaceful protesters are violations of international law and human rights. It is essential that the world takes action to protect the human rights of Palestinians and foreigners who are working to promote peace and justice in the region.
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