Turkish American activist's family seeks US probe after West Bank killing

The family of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish American activist killed by Israeli forces during a protest in the occupied West Bank, is urging the Biden administration to conduct an independent investigation into her death.

Eygi, 26, was shot during a demonstration against illegal Israeli settlements in Beita, part of the Nablus district.

"A U.S. citizen, Ayşenur was peacefully standing for justice when she was killed by a bullet that video shows came from an Israeli military shooter. We welcome the White House's statement of condolences, but given the circumstances of Ayşenur's killing, an Israeli investigation is not adequate," the family stated.

"We call on President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Secretary of State Blinken to order an independent investigation into the unlawful killing of a U.S. citizen and to ensure full accountability for the guilty parties," they added.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Washington will "act as necessary" in response to Israel's killing of an anti-occupation activist.

"We deplore this tragic loss," Blinken told reporters during a visit to the Dominican Republic.

"When we have more info, we will share it, make it available and, as necessary, we'll act on it," he said.

 "I have no higher priority than the safety and protection of American citizens wherever they are."

Witnesses reported that Israeli soldiers fired live rounds at protestors condemning the illegal settlements on Mount Sbeih. Eygi was reportedly standing apart from the main protest when she was shot. Despite being rushed to a hospital, her life could not be saved.

The State Department confirmed Eygi's death, acknowledging her role as a volunteer with the International Solidarity...