A Turkish-American activist named Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank during a demonstration against Israeli settlements. Her funeral took place in Turkey with thousands of people in attendance, and Turkey announced it would conduct its own investigation into her death. The Israeli military claimed Eygi was shot indirectly and unintentionally. Her death was condemned by the US and other countries pushing for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Talks for the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas have repeatedly stalled. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed at least 14 people, adding to the toll of the months-long conflict. Many blame Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to secure a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas. A recent anti-polio campaign in Gaza aimed to vaccinate children under the age of 10, with the hope that the campaign shows what is possible when peace is given a chance. The conflict has led to significant destruction and displacement, with over 41,000 Palestinians killed, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Israel claims to have killed over 17,000 militants in the ongoing war.
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American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was fatally shot by Israeli gunfire in the West Bank, is laid to rest in Turkey.
