U.N. Condemns Apparent Summary Executions in West Bank

The U.N. human rights office expressed shock at the killing of two unarmed Palestinian men by Israeli security forces in the occupied West Bank, describing the incident as potential summary executions. Footage showed the men appearing to surrender during a raid in Jenin.

The United Nations human rights office expressed its deep concern over the killing of two Palestinian men by Israeli security forces in the occupied West Bank. The U.N. described the incident as possible summary executions.

Jeremy Laurence, speaking at a U.N. briefing in Geneva, condemned the actions of Israeli border police, who allegedly killed the men in Jenin.

Footage from Palestine TV suggested that the two individuals appeared to be unarmed and surrendering when they were shot during an Israeli raid.

(With inputs from agencies.)