Turkey has initiated an investigation into the death of a Turkish-American activist who was shot and killed by Israeli forces during a protest against settlements in the occupied West Bank. The 26-year-old activist from Seattle was participating in a demonstration when she was fatally shot last Friday. Israel has stated that the shooting was likely unintentional. Turkey's justice minister announced that the Ankara chief prosecutor’s office is leading the probe and has called on U.N. agencies to investigate the incident. The activist's body is expected to be repatriated to Turkey for burial in accordance with her family's wishes.
Airstrike in Southern Syria Kills Two People
Reports from a Syrian pro-government media outlet and an opposition war monitor indicate that an Israeli airstrike targeted a car in southern Syria, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The strike occurred in the village of Khan Arnabeh near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Israel has conducted similar airstrikes in the region in recent months, with a focus on targeting Iran-linked militants. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed the casualties but did not provide additional details. Israel has expressed its commitment to preventing Iranian presence in Syria, a strategic route for Iran to support Hezbollah in Lebanon.
