White House calls for inquiry into the death of an American woman in the West Bank

The White House has requested that Israel investigate the death of American citizen Aysenur Eygi in the West Bank during a protest against Israeli settlements. Eygi, who was participating in a demonstration in Beita, was shot in the head by IDF forces, becoming the only non-Palestinian victim among 18 fatalities in the area since 2020. Turkey condemned Israel’s response to the protest, describing it as barbaric. Eygi was a recent psychology graduate from the University of Washington and a committed community servant. Her death adds to a rising death toll in the West Bank due to Israeli military actions against alleged terrorist cells. Human Rights Watch has reported forced displacement of Palestinians by Israeli settlers with army assistance. Eygi’s death adds to the ongoing violence affecting the region, with concerns over the excessive use of force by Israeli forces. The U.N. has noted an increase in civilian casualties in the West Bank due to Israeli military operations. The incident echoes a similar case in 2022 when an Israeli soldier killed Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, which drew international condemnation. No repercussions have been faced by the soldier responsible for the journalist’s death. The situation underscores the ongoing conflict in the West Bank and the need for a peaceful resolution to prevent further loss of life.

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