IDF probing claim troops killed US-Turkish citizen in West Bank

“We deplore this tragic loss,” said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday, while offering his “deepest condolences” to Eygi's family.

“First things first — let’s find out exactly what happened, and we will draw the necessary conclusions and consequences from that. When we have more info, we will share it, make it available and, as necessary, we’ll act on it,” he said.

Ankara described the incident as a “murder committed by the Netanyahu government," with a Turkish Foreign Ministry statement adding: “Israel is trying to intimidate all those who come to the aid of the Palestinian people and who fight peacefully against the genocide. This policy of violence will not work.”