Thousands Mourn Turkish-American Activist Killed by Israeli Gunfire in West Bank

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi’s death has sparked international condemnation and demands for accountability from both Turkey and the United States.

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish-American activist, was fatally shot by Israeli forces during a protest against settlement expansion in the West Bank on September 6.
Her funeral in Didim, Turkey, was attended by thousands, including high-ranking Turkish officials and members of her family.
Israel's military acknowledged the shooting but claimed it was unintentional, stating Eygi was not the intended target.
Turkish authorities have called for an international investigation, with President Erdogan vowing to pursue justice for Eygi’s death.
U.S. President Joe Biden has labeled the killing as 'totally unacceptable' and called for full accountability from Israel.