Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish-American, was shot during a protest against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, prompting a statement of concern from the White House.
The Israeli military stated it is investigating the shooting that resulted in Eygi's death, focusing on the 'details of the incident and the circumstances in which she was hit'.
Eygi was critically injured by gunfire and pronounced dead at Rafidia Hospital after attempts to resuscitate her failed, indicating the severity of her wounds.
The incident occurred after a communal prayer by Palestinians and international activists, which escalated to clashes, with reports of Israeli troops using live ammunition.
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