ATLANTA – The Carter Center condemns the killing of American-Turkish human rights activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was fatally shot by Israeli forces during a peaceful protest in Beita, West Bank, on Sept. 6. Her death highlights a troubling pattern of excessive force used against civilians, journalists, and nonviolent activists in violation of international law. We support the U.S. administration’s call for fundamental changes to security procedures in the West Bank, and we call for a comprehensive and transparent investigation into Eygi’s killing and for the Israeli government to be held accountable for its actions.
Last week, the U.S. government appropriately denounced the killing of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was found dead after being held by Hamas since the attacks of Oct. 7, 2023. We condemn his killing as well, and we urge the Biden administration to ensure that the deaths of all American citizens in the Israel-Palestinian conflict receive equal attention and justice. As we approach a year of intense conflict, these deaths, the continuing violence in Gaza, and heightened tensions in the West Bank and across the region reinforce the urgency of an immediate and permanent cease-fire and recommitment to a long-term, sustainable peace.
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