Israel's military has confirmed that it is investigating the killing of two Palestinian men who were reportedly seen surrendering with their hands raised during a raid in the West Bank city of Jenin. Footage obtained by Al Jazeera appears to show Israeli soldiers shooting the men, whose identities have yet to be disclosed.
Eyewitnesses claim that the two men were on their knees and had raised their hands in the air when they were shot dead. The incident has sparked widespread outrage among Palestinian communities and human rights groups who are condemning the killing as an example of extrajudicial execution.
Israeli officials maintain that they have launched a probe into the incident but so far, no further details have been released about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Meanwhile, protests have taken to the streets in Jenin and other parts of the West Bank with demonstrators demanding justice for the two slain Palestinians and calling on Israel to respect their human rights.
The latest killing comes amidst heightened tensions between Israel and the Palestinian population, which has seen a surge in violence in recent weeks.
Eyewitnesses claim that the two men were on their knees and had raised their hands in the air when they were shot dead. The incident has sparked widespread outrage among Palestinian communities and human rights groups who are condemning the killing as an example of extrajudicial execution.
Israeli officials maintain that they have launched a probe into the incident but so far, no further details have been released about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Meanwhile, protests have taken to the streets in Jenin and other parts of the West Bank with demonstrators demanding justice for the two slain Palestinians and calling on Israel to respect their human rights.
The latest killing comes amidst heightened tensions between Israel and the Palestinian population, which has seen a surge in violence in recent weeks.