5 Facts About US Activists Killed by Israel, Shot by Sniper During Demonstration in Defense of Palestine

JAKARTA – Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a United States (US)-Turkish activist was killed by the military Zionist Israel. This female activist was shot by a Zionist military sniper while demonstrating in the West Bank, Palestine, last Friday.

According to a report by the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), Eygi had previously traveled to the region to support Palestinian resistance against the Israeli occupation.

However, this act of defense actually cost him his life.

5 Facts about US Activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi Killed by Israeli Snipers

1. Dual US-Turkish Citizenship

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi is a dual US-Turkish citizen activist. She was born in Antalya, Turkey, in 1998.

Eygi studied at the University of Washington, Seattle. He took a double major, namely psychology and Middle Eastern languages ​​and cultures.

During his time as a student, Eygi was known as a figure committed to activism and community service.
He also supports the Palestinian struggle against the Israeli occupation.

2. Shot by Israeli Military Sniper

Quoting Al JazeeraEygi initially took part in protests against the illegal Israeli settlement on Mount Sbeih, Beita, south of Nablus, West Bank.

However, this female activist died after being shot by an Israeli military sniper.