The White House will wait for the outcome of the investigation into the death of the Turkish activist.

The White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby made remarks about Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, who was killed by Israeli soldiers, during a press briefing held via teleconference. John Kirby stated that they will wait for the results of the investigation conducted in Israel regarding the killing of American Turkish activist Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi and said, "An innocent person participating in a protest should not have been killed."

"AN UNUSUAL SITUATION FOR THE ISRAELI ARMY"

Kirby stated that the Israeli army has completed its initial investigation internally, acknowledged their mistakes in Eygi's killing, and transferred the investigation to the military prosecutor's office, saying, "This is an unusual step for the Israeli army. We will closely follow this process as well."

NO COMMENT ON THE REQUEST FOR AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION

Kirby, noting that Eygi's death was tragic, said, "As Secretary Blinken also said, an innocent person participating in a protest should not have been killed. Therefore, this situation is very concerning for us." Kirby stated that he would not comment on the request for an independent investigation into Eygi's killing at the moment, and that they wanted to see the outcome of the criminal investigation and how the responsible parties would be held accountable before deciding on any further steps.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish-American citizen, was shot in the head and killed on September 6 during an anti-occupation protest in the town of Beyta in the occupied West Bank, according to an Israeli sniper.

In its statement regarding Eygi's killing, the Israeli army claimed that Eygi may have been killed "without intent" as a result of gunfire by Israeli soldiers and that the Israeli soldier who shot Eygi "intended to target another protester at the time."

It was also reported that the results of the investigation conducted by the Israeli Military Police Criminal Investigation Unit would be presented to the Military Prosecution. It was noted that Israel had requested an autopsy on Eygi's body.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a statement made in London regarding the incident, said, "Her killing was both unjustified and unwarranted. No one should be shot and killed for participating in a protest."