7 September 2024
American shot dead at West Bank demo where Israeli forces opened fire
A Turkish-American woman, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, was shot dead by Israeli forces during a peaceful protest against settlements in the West Bank town of Beita. The 26-year-old activist was hit in the head, sparking condemnation from Turkey and concern from the US. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions, with Israeli forces withdrawing from a deadly 10-day raid in Jenin that killed at least 35 Palestinians. Meanwhile, truce negotiations for the Gaza war continue, with disagreements between Israel and Hamas persisting.READ FULL