The Israeli military announced that an American woman, Aysenur Eygi, was likely unintentionally hit by Israeli fire and killed during a protest in the occupied West Bank against the expansion of settlements. The incident occurred during a military operation targeting militants. The IDF stated that Eygi was hit indirectly while aiming at the protest instigator. Eygi’s family asserts she was peacefully demonstrating and video evidence suggests Israeli military involvement. Washington had requested a thorough and transparent investigation into Eygi’s death, with the State Department emphasizing the safety of American citizens. The IDF confirmed an investigation by the Military Police Criminal Investigation Division was ongoing and an autopsy request has been submitted. Eygi’s family has called for an independent U.S. investigation, and it remains unclear if one will be conducted. The IDF expressed regret over Eygi’s death. Washington anticipates the release of findings from Israel’s investigation and stated that, if required, a U.S. investigation would be conducted by the Justice Department. The IDF has pledged to submit the investigation’s findings for review by the Military Advocate General’s Corps. Israel continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Eygi’s death.
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Israeli military claims accidental killing of American in West Bank
