American activist shot dead in occupied West Bank
A 26-year-old American woman has been shot dead in the occupied West Bank during a protest on Friday.
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who is also a Turkish citizen, is reported to have been taking part in a protest against Jewish settlement expansion in the town of Beita near Nablus.
Ms Ezgi Eygi was allegedly shot by Israeli troops, according to local media reports. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say they "responded with fire toward a main instigator of violent activity who hurled rocks at the forces and posed a threat to them" in the Beita area.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken deplored the "tragic loss", adding: "When we have more info, we will share it, make it available and, as necessary, we'll act on it."
