The United Nations is calling for a “thorough investigation” into the death of Aysenur Egci Egci, a Turkish-American activist who was recently killed in the West Bank amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the region.
Turkish-born Eygi was shot during an anti-settlement demonstration. Associated PressIt was reported.
Stephane Dujarric, a spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, was asked about the deaths at a press conference on Friday.
During questioning, the person pointed out that 26-year-old Aegis “died after being shot in the head by Israeli occupation forces in Nablus in the West Bank, which as far as I know is not a war zone.”
“What do you think about this? Do you condemn it? And [Israel Defense Forces]The reporter added: “Who was also responsible for her death?” According to the records Exchange.
“I have not heard of this incident,” Dujarric responded. “Of course, we want a thorough investigation of the situation and that people are held accountable. And I repeat, civilians must be protected at all times.”
In a statement following the news, the White House said the administration was “deeply troubled” by the death and called for an investigation.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of American national Aysenour Eghzi Eghzi that occurred today in the West Bank, and our hearts go out to her family and loved ones,” White House National Security Council spokesman Sean Savet said. In a statement Friday. “We have contacted the Israeli government to request further information and an investigation into the incident.”
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), which has acknowledged targeting protesters in the past, said it was investigating the incident and that it had “responded with gunfire to the main perpetrators of violence, who were hurling stones and making threats towards our troops.”
The council contacted the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
