In rarity, PA forces reportedly shoot 2 Palestinians in West Bank within hours

Palestinian media reports that within the span of a few hours, Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces have shot and killed two Palestinians in the northern West Bank.

One incident occurred in the Far’a refugee camp near Tubas, and the other in the city of Jenin. In both cases, the individuals were shot while inside their vehicles.

Regarding the first incident, PA security forces spokesperson Anwar Rajab states that a PA force returned fire after being shot at during an arrest operation in the Tubas area. He adds that the slain man was “one of the symbols of the security chaos in the area.”

In the second incident in Jenin, a video circulates showing an elderly man shot dead in his car, but the PA security forces have not yet issued an official response.

It is rare for PA security forces to shoot and kill Palestinians. About six months ago, they launched an unusual operation in the Jenin refugee camp aimed at combating terror operatives involved in attacks. That operation ended after about two months, following the launch of a large-scale IDF operation in the camp.