Spike in 'unlawful killings' by Israeli forces in the West Bank: Amnesty

Amnesty International said Monday it recorded a "shocking spike" in unlawful Israel killings of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since October. 

In four cases investigated by the group that took place in October and November, Israeli forces used unlawful lethal force, killing a total of 20 Palestinians, including seven children.

“Under the cover of the relentless bombardment and atrocity crimes in Gaza, Israeli forces have unleashed unlawful lethal force against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, carrying out unlawful killings and displaying a chilling disregard for Palestinian lives," said Erika Guevara-Rosas, Amnesty International’s director of global research, advocacy and policy.

"These unlawful killings are in blatant violation of international human rights law and are committed with impunity in the context of maintaining Israel’s institutionalized regime of systematic oppression and domination over Palestinians.”