Israel's Use of Excessive Force in Jenin Sparks Controversy and Demands for Retraction

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres accused Israel of using excessive force in the counter-terror operation in Jenin, blaming Israel for the violence and disruptions to civilian services. Israel demanded a retraction, calling Guterres's statements detached from reality and neglectful of Palestinian terrorism. The UN special rapporteur for the Palestinians accused Israel of possible war crimes during the operation, while the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights criticized the use of airstrikes and destruction of property. Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians remain high, with ongoing violence in the West Bank.