A Grim Scene in Jenin: Soldiers and Surrender

In a troubling turn of events, a video surfaced showing Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian men in Jenin. The men had their hands up, clearly showing they were giving up. They even knelt down, but things took a dark turn. One soldier kicked a man, and then both men moved back inside a building. Suddenly, gunshots rang out, and one man fell. The two men were identified as Yusef 'Asa'sah and al-Muntaser bel-lah 'Abdallah. They were wanted by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF said the men were involved in terror activities. They claimed the men came out after a long standoff and were then shot. The incident is being reviewed. This isn't the first time Israeli forces have been accused of using too much force. Since the Gaza war started, such incidents have happened often. Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's national security minister, praised the soldiers, saying they did what was expected. But others saw it differently. Yuli Novak, head of B'Tselem, said the killings show a lack of regard for Palestinian lives. In Ramallah, Palestinian leaders condemned the shootings. They called it a violation of international law. Meanwhile, in Tubas, over 100 people were detained in a larger operation. The IDF said this was to stop terrorist activities. Tensions remain high in the West Bank, with violence flaring since the Gaza war began.