Turkey Seeks International Arrest Warrants Over Citizen Killed in West Bank

14/09/2024

Turkey is seeking international arrest warrants for Israeli soldiers involved in the killing of a Turkish-American citizen in the occupied West Bank.  

 Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was shot while protesting the expansion of a Jewish settlement in the West Bank. Israel has taken responsibility for the death of Eygi. 

Turkey's foreign ministry condemned the killing and called for accountability through international legal mechanisms. This move reflects ongoing tensions between Turkey and Israel, as well as broader concerns about military actions in the Palestinian territories. 

U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday her killing was unacceptable and Israel must do more to make sure such an event never happens again. 

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