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American activist shot dead in occupied West Bank
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American Activist Killed in West Bank Protest
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old American-Turkish activist, was fatally shot during a protest against Jewish settlement expansion near Nablus in the occupied West Bank. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are investigating the incident.
The IDF is looking into reports that a foreign national was killed as a result of shots fired in the area.
US and Turkish officials have condemned the killing and called for a thorough investigation. The incident occurred as Israeli forces concluded a major operation in the Jenin refugee camp, where at least 36 Palestinians were reportedly killed.
- Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, killed during protest against Jewish settlement expansion near Nablus.
- IDF investigating reports of foreign national's death due to shots fired in the area.
- US and Turkish officials condemn the killing and demand investigation.
- Incident occurs as Israeli forces conclude major operation in Jenin refugee camp.
- Debate continues over legality of Israeli settlements in occupied territories.