Eygi, 26, protesting against settlements in occupied West Bank when witnesses say she was killed by Israeli troopsThe White House said it was “deeply disturbed” by the death of an American woman who, according to Palestinian officials and witnesses, was shot in the head by Israeli troops during a protest against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The White House also called for Israel to investigate her killing, which has caused strong reactions across the international community.The US state department confirmed the death of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, a volunteer peace activist with the anti-occupation International Solidarity Movement (ISM). Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/sep/06/aysenur-eygi-killing-west-bank-reaction
Author : Léonie Chao-Fong
Publish date : 2024-09-07 01:22:04
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