A Family’s Fight for Justice: The Tragic Story of Rachel Corrie
The heartbreaking story of Rachel Corrie, a young American volunteer crushed to death by an Israeli military bulldozer in Gaza, continues to resonate with her family, Cindy and Craig Corrie. Rachel was a student at Evergreen College and was volunteering with the International Solidarity Movement to protect Palestinian homes from destruction.
After Rachel’s death in 2003, Cindy and Craig founded the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice, dedicated to continuing their daughter’s legacy of activism. They have tirelessly campaigned for an investigation into Rachel’s killing, but have faced challenges due to the lack of accountability from Israel and the U.S. government’s limited involvement.
Recent news of another tragic death, Ayşenur Eygi, a Turkish American activist killed by IDF soldiers, has reignited the Corrie family’s fight for justice. They emphasize the need for international intervention and accountability to prevent further tragedies.
As Congressmember Pramila Jayapal speaks out against Ayşenur’s killing, the Corries, along with other activists, continue to push for answers and seek justice for their loved ones and all victims of violence in the region.