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Outrage over killing of two unarmed Palestinians in Jenin

Emily Gordine
November 29, 2025

In footage filmed by Palestine TV in the West Bank, Israeli security forces open fire on two men who appear to have surrendered. The UN has called the incident an apparent execution. WARNING: This report contains distressing images.

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In Jenin, occupied West Bank, Israeli forces fatally shot two Palestinian men after they surrendered during a raid, footage aired on Palestinian TV shows. The men, identified as Islamic Jihad fighters, emerged unarmed before being forced back inside and killed. Israeli media report one officer is under investigation.

Critics and rights groups say the incident highlights growing impunity and question whether accountability will follow.