The deaths of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old American-Turkish woman protesting against a settler outpost, and 13-year-old Bana Laboom highlight the increasing violence in the West Bank.
Witnesses reported that Israeli forces opened fire during the protest in which Eygi participated, while in a separate incident, Laboom was shot while observing the violence from her window.
The United Nations has documented that over 600 individuals have been killed in the West Bank, marking a significant increase in fatalities amidst the ongoing conflict.
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken referred to Eygi's death as a tragic loss, emphasizing the importance of investigating the incidents to understand the facts surrounding the events.
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