Israel to probe death of 2 Palestinians in riot

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says it will investigate the deaths of two Palestinian teenagers during a riot in the West Bank.

An Israeli military spokesman said Tuesday its chief prosecutor ordered the launch of a military police investigation.

Two Palestinians were killed Saturday in the West Bank village of Burin, where clashes often erupt over a water well claimed by both Palestinians and Israeli settlers.

Palestinian medics said the deaths were caused by bullets fired by Israeli soldiers against protesters throwing fire bombs and rocks.

The Israeli military says the troops used only rubber bullets.

Opening such an investigation in such cases is relatively rare, indicting suspicion that soldiers did not follow proper procedures.