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Israeli Soldiers Kill US-Turkish Activist; Biden Calls Out

8/10/2026

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Israeli soldiers shot and killed American-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in the occupied West Bank.
The Israeli military said the shooting was likely indirect and unintentional after earlier clashes.
President Joe Biden called the killing outrageous, deeply saddening and demanded full accountability.
Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc announced an investigation and that Eygi’s body will be repatriated for burial in Turkey.

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Israeli soldiers shot and killed American-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in the occupied West Bank.
The Israeli military said the shooting was likely indirect and unintentional after earlier clashes.
President Joe Biden called the killing outrageous, deeply saddening and demanded full accountability.
Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc announced an investigation and that Eygi’s body will be repatriated for burial in Turkey.