US awaits Israeli probe before deciding on consequences in Turkish American activist's killing

The US on Friday said it will wait for the conclusion of Israel’s investigation into the killing of Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi before determining if any consequences are warranted for the Israeli soldiers involved, Anadolu reports. “We are going to wait to pass any judgments about what steps ought to occur next, until we receive the results of that investigation,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters. Miller said the Israeli investigation into Eygi’s killing must be “thorough,” “prompt,” and “transparent,” adding, “We’ll make any determinations at the conclusion of that investigation.” He also reiterated a previous statement by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, saying the US expects Israeli security forces to make changes to their rules of engagement. […]