The Israeli military stated that it is highly likely that the shooting of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was unintentional while targeting a key instigator during what it described as a violent riot. This statement has been met with skepticism from eyewitnesses who claim that the protests had subsided by the time she was shot, suggesting a significant discrepancy between the military's account and on-the-ground realities.
President Biden expressed his deep sadness over Eygi's death and called for full accountability from Israel, emphasizing the desire for a thorough investigation into the incident that has drawn international attention and condemnation.
The Turkish government, led by Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc, announced its intent to conduct its own investigation into Eygi's killing. The government plans to push for an independent inquiry through the United Nations while seeking ways to incorporate the findings into an ongoing case at the International Court of Justice against Israel for genocide accusations.
Eygi, who was born in Turkey and moved to the U.S. when she was 8 months old, left behind a legacy of activism that resonated in her home country. Her family prepares for her funeral in Didim, illustrating the deep personal and national grief surrounding her tragic death and the political implications stemming from the incident.
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