Egypt Daily News – The tragic killing of Aisynor Eji, an American activist aged 26, during a protest against Israeli settlements in Nablus has raised serious concerns about the use of force by the Israeli military.
American and Palestinian officials confirmed her identity and the circumstances surrounding her death. The Israeli army acknowledged that it fired at protesters and is currently investigating the incident.
Dr. Hisham Dweikat, a local resident and participant in the demonstration, described how the Israeli forces began using tear gas as the protest concluded.
He reported that live ammunition was fired as people attempted to flee, and Eji was shot in the back of the head by a soldier, resulting in her collapse.
Vivian Chen, an American activist present during the protest, corroborated Dweikat’s account, detailing a direct shot fired at Eji, who was crouched behind a trash container for safety.
Chen highlighted the technical capability of the weapons used by the Israeli army, suggesting that targeting Eji’s head was intentional.
The incident has drawn attention from the U.S. government, with Ambassador Jack Lew emphasizing the embassy’s commitment to obtaining further details about Eji’s death.
Nablus Governor Ghassan Daghlas condemned the act, pointing to the indiscriminate nature of the violence that impacts individuals regardless of nationality.
This event highlights ongoing tensions and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where protests against settlement activities and military responses often lead to tragic outcomes.
The international community is urged to recognize the impact of such violence and the need for accountability.
