Autopsy report confirms Turkish-American activist killed by sniper’s bullet in West Bank

An autopsy report released Saturday confirmed that Aysenur Ezgi Eygi – a Turkish-American activist – was killed by a sniper’s bullet to the head, according to Nablus Governor Ghassan Daghlas.

Eygi, 26, was participating in a protest against illegal Israeli settlements in Beita, West Bank when she was shot by Israeli forces on Friday.

The autopsy results revealed that Eygi’s death was caused by a gunshot wound specifically targeting her head. She was transported to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Widespread outrage

Eygi, who held dual citizenship from Türkiye and the U.S., was known for her active involvement in movements supporting Palestinian rights.

Her death has triggered widespread outrage and demands for accountability from both local and international communities.

The Israeli military has yet to comment on the details of the incident or the autopsy findings.