Senator Bernie Sanders Calls for Independent Investigation into Killing of Activist in West Bank
US Senator Bernie Sanders has urged the Justice Department to conduct independent investigations into the Israeli killing of Turkish American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in the West Bank. Sanders criticized the US government for accepting the explanations of the extremist Israeli government and called for accountability for the attacks on American citizens.
Eygi, 26, was fatally shot by Israeli forces while peacefully protesting an illegal settlement in the West Bank. Sanders emphasized the need for the US to take action and not defer to the Israeli government for investigations. He highlighted the lack of accountability for both American citizens and Palestinians killed by Israeli security forces.
Sanders called on the FBI to collect evidence and for President Joe Biden to pressure Israel to change its policies. The US cannot ignore the illegal actions of the Israeli government, Sanders reiterated.
The body of Eygi was returned to Türkiye, and an investigation into her killing has been launched domestically. Sanders’ call for independent investigations seeks justice and accountability for all victims in the conflict.