Warning: Graphic footage
Members of the Border Police's Yamas unit confirmed on Thursday that they fired at two terrorists who were filmed surrendering because they did not follow instructions and were suspected of posing a threat to the officers.
Galei Tzahal military correspondent Doron Kadosh reported that the officers claimed during the inquiry that "When the terrorists came out, we began carrying out security clearance procedures on them (to ensure they did not pose a threat). We did not know if they were armed with a weapon or an explosive device. We began to give them orders to perform the clearance, and the terrorists acted contrary to what they were told. At a certain point, one of the terrorists decided to reenter the building, contrary to orders, and the other terrorist followed, and therefore they were both shot."
The officers were equipped with helmet cams, and the footage is being inspected. The investigation, for the time being, is not criminal and is being conducted by the commanders. The investigation of the incident will most probably be overseen by the new Military Advocate General, Itai Ofir.
Footage from Jenin shows two wanted suspects exiting a building that was surrounded by security forces, waving their hands and getting on their knees, and then being shot.
An IDF statement read: "Earlier this evening (Thursday), during an Israel Border Police and IDF operation in the area of Jenin, the forces operated to apprehend wanted individuals who had carried out terror activities, including hurling explosives and firing at security forces. The wanted individuals were affiliated with a terror network in the area of Jenin."
According to the IDF, "The forces entered the area, enclosed the structure in which the suspects were located, and initiated a surrender procedure that lasted several hours. Following the use of engineering tools on the structure, the two suspects exited. Following their exit, fire was directed toward the suspects."
The IDF noted that "the incident is under review by the commanders on the ground, and will be transferred to the relevant professional bodies."