Double Tragedy: US Citizen Deaths Highlight State Dept's Disparity in Response

Two U.S. citizen fatalities occurring just days apart highlight a stark contrast in response from the U.S. State Department. On September 11, 2024, the community mourns the loss of Turkish American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was tragically shot in the head by an Israeli sniper while protesting the unlawful expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank. Eygi, a recent graduate of the University of Washington, was actively involved with the International Solidarity Movement, a pro-Palestinian organization, and was participating in a communal prayer alongside Beita residents opposing the expansion of a nearby Jewish settlement, according to her colleagues. Her family released a statement expressing that she “felt compelled to go to the West Bank to stand in solidarity with Palestinian civilians.” They noted, “She carried a profound sense of duty to help others and dedicated her life to supporting those in need. A fiercely passionate human rights advocate, she was a steadfast and committed champion for justice.” #Palestine #OccupiedWestBank #AysenurEzgi #AysenurEzgiEygi #USActivistKilled #WestBankProtests #IllegalIsraeliSettlement #InternationalSolidarityMovement #ISM