The family of Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, is urging the United States to launch an independent inquiry into her killing. Eygi, 26, was shot by an Israeli soldier during a demonstration against illegal Israeli settlements near the village of Beita. The Israeli military claims Eygi was a main instigator of violent activity, but witnesses and the International Solidarity Movement, of which Eygi was a member, say the demonstration was peaceful.
Eygi’s family described her as a fiercely passionate human rights activist and condemned her killing as unnecessary and unlawful. The Israeli military has stated that it is investigating the reports of a foreign national being killed. Eygi’s advocates doubt that an Israeli inquiry would ensure accountability and are calling for an independent investigation by the US government.
Eygi’s killing is not an isolated incident, as other US citizens have been killed by Israeli forces or settlers in the West Bank in recent years. The family of Eygi, along with US Senator Chris Van Hollen, are calling for the Biden administration to do more to pursue justice and accountability in these cases. The United Nations has also called for a full investigation into Eygi’s death, emphasizing the need to protect civilians at all times.
Eygi’s family, as well as human rights activists, are determined to ensure that her sacrifice is not in vain. They are committed to continuing their work in her name and putting pressure on Israel until Palestine is free. Eygi’s advocates are adamant that an independent investigation is necessary to bring justice for her unlawful killing.
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