US Demands Full Investigation into Killing of American Activist by Israeli Forces
Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old dual citizen, was shot during a protest in the West Bank, prompting calls for accountability and changes in military conduct.
- The US State Department insists Israel's initial probe does not exonerate its security forces in the killing of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi.
- Eygi, a University of Washington graduate, was participating in a protest against settlement expansion when she was shot by Israeli troops.
- US officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have condemned the killing as 'unprovoked and unjustified,' demanding changes in Israeli military rules of engagement.
- Eyewitness accounts and reports suggest the shooting occurred after the height of confrontations and away from the main protest area.
- The US government expects a thorough, transparent investigation and has warned of potential measures if the results are unsatisfactory.