UN Reaction to Incident in Jenin
The UN Human Rights Office expressed deep concern on Friday over what it described as the "brazen" killing of two Palestinian men by Israeli forces in Jenin, located in the occupied West Bank. The statement said the office was "appalled" by footage showing Israeli troops shooting the men at close range inside a hospital compound.
According to the UN, one of the men appeared injured before being shot repeatedly while lying on the ground. The organization called the act an "apparent summary execution," demanding accountability and a full investigation.
Calls for Accountability
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk condemned the killing and stated that such actions could amount to extrajudicial executions under international law. He reminded Israel of its obligations to respect human rights even in contexts of armed conflict and occupation.
Türk further noted that “there must be criminal accountability for anyone found responsible,” emphasizing that impunity fuels further abuses in the region.
Israeli Response and Context
The Israeli army said its troops had been engaged in a counterterrorism operation in Jenin against armed militants and claimed that the two men were Hamas members. Israel also stated that it would review the incident internally.
The event comes amid escalating violence across the West Bank, where a surge in Israeli military operations has led to increasing civilian casualties. UN officials warned that the repeated use of lethal force raises serious concerns of disproportionate and unlawful action by Israeli forces.
“We are appalled by the apparent summary execution of two Palestinian men by Israeli forces in Jenin,” the UN Human Rights Office said. “Such actions demand urgent investigation and accountability.”
Author’s summary: The UN condemned Israel for the apparent summary execution of two Palestinians in Jenin, urging accountability and warning of potential violations of international law.
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