Israeli soldiers kill American woman at West Bank protest

Aysenur Eygi, a 26-year-old American activist, was fatally shot in the head during an anti-settlement protest near Nablus in the West Bank. The protest, which occurs weekly, was aimed at opposing the Israeli government's occupation of the region. Eygi was reportedly hiding behind a dumpster when she was struck by gunfire, which witnesses attributed to Israeli military forces. Paramedics transported her to Rafidia hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The incident has drawn significant attention, prompting U.S. officials to call for an investigation into Eygi's death. Sean Savett, a spokesman for the U.S. National Security Council, confirmed that they have reached out to the Israeli government for more information regarding the circumstances of the shooting. Eygi's death has raised concerns about the use of force by Israeli military personnel during protests. Palestinian officials have accused the Israeli military of escalating violence by using tear gas and live ammunition against demonstrators. In response, the Israel Defense Forces stated that their troops fired in response to a perceived threat from individuals throwing rocks at them. This incident occurred shortly after the IDF had intensified operations in the West Bank, citing efforts to combat terrorist infrastructure linked to Iran. Eygi, who was born in Turkey, was participating in a demonstration that reflects ongoing tensions in the region over Israeli settlements, which are considered illegal under international law. Her death has sparked outrage among activists and calls for accountability, highlighting the complex and often violent dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.