The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supply chains for major beverage companies in the West Bank. Bottlers of Coca-Cola and Pepsi are facing shortages of cans and sugar after the Allenby bridge crossing was closed due to security concerns. This latest disruption highlights the ripple effects of the conflict on global supply chains and local businesses.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has announced the elimination of Mohammad Abdullah, the top commander of the Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, in an airstrike on Thursday. The operation, conducted in the Nur Shams refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, also resulted in the death of a second militant. Abdullah, known for his role in organizing attacks against Israeli forces, was responsible for deploying explosives and coordinating the group’s activities in the area.
US President Joe Biden has condemned the fatal shooting of Turkish-American protester Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) in the West Bank, calling the incident “totally unacceptable.” While acknowledging Israel’s responsibility, Biden fell short of supporting calls for an independent inquiry into the shooting, which occurred during a protest in Beita. Eygi’s family and human rights advocates have expressed disappointment with Biden’s response, demanding a more thorough investigation and direct communication from the White House.
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza and the West Bank have resulted in the deaths of at least 25 Palestinians, including 16 women and children. The attacks have sparked international concern and calls for a cease-fire, while tensions remain high in the region.
A Jordanian truck driver opened fire at the Allenby Bridge border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, killing three Israeli security officials. The attack came hours after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and prompted Israel to close its land border crossings with Jordan. Jordan condemned the incident and launched an investigation.
Three Israeli security guards were killed in a shooting attack at the Allenby Bridge Crossing, the only international gateway for Palestinians from the West Bank that does not require entering Israel. The attack comes amidst surging violence in the West Bank and follows the recent war in Gaza.
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish-American activist, was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank on Friday while participating in a protest against Israeli settlement expansion. Eygi was shot in the head with a live bullet during a demonstration near the town of Beita. Her death has sparked international condemnation and calls for accountability, highlighting the ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American woman, was shot and killed while participating in a protest against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Her family is demanding an independent investigation, accusing the Israeli military of her unlawful killing. The Israeli military claims they responded to a “main instigator of violent activity” who posed a threat, but Eygi’s family and international groups dispute this. The incident has sparked international calls for accountability and a thorough investigation.
The US has condemned the death of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, an American-Turkish citizen, who was shot dead during protests against Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Eygi, a volunteer peace activist working with the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), was killed by Israeli forces, according to Palestinian officials and witnesses. The US has called for an investigation into her death, while Turkey has condemned Israel’s actions and described them as a ‘barbaric intervention.’
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist, was shot and killed by Israeli forces during a protest against Israeli settlements in the West Bank town of Beita. The incident sparked international condemnation and highlighted the ongoing violence in the region.
