American Activist Shot Dead in West Bank Chaos
American-Turkish activist Aysenur Eygi, 26, has been fatally shot in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials and the US State Department confirm. Eygi was caught in deadly crossfire during a protest near Nablus, adding fresh fuel to the region’s fiery tensions.
Eygi Killed Amid Clashes Near Nablus
Eygi arrived at Rafidia Hospital with a fatal gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead shortly after. According to reports, she was taking part in a protest when violence erupted. The circumstances remain under intense scrutiny.
IDF Admits Using Live Fire, Investigation Underway
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) say they opened fire on demonstrators, targeting a “main instigator” who threw rocks and threatened their forces. However, they have not confirmed the presence of any armed individuals. An official investigation is now probing whether Eygi was killed by IDF gunfire — especially given her foreign nationality.
US and Turkey Demand Answers as Tensions Flare
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed condolences and said Washington is “urgently gathering more information” about Eygi’s death. He stressed that the safety of Americans in the West Bank is a high priority.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has also condemned the killing, highlighting Eygi’s dual citizenship. Eygi’s death has sparked fresh outrage, with calls mounting for a full, transparent investigation amid escalating regional unrest.
