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Friday, September 6, 2024
US State Department offers condolences to family of American activist killed at West Bank protest
The US State Department offers condolences to the family of an American activist who was killed during a protest in the West Bank earlier today.
“We are aware of the tragic death of an American citizen, Aysenur Eygi, today in the West Bank. We offer our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones,” US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says.
“We are urgently gathering more information about the circumstances of her death and will have more to say as we learn more. We have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens.”
The IDF is investigating the circumstances of the incident.