US EditionForeign Diplomats Come Under Israeli Fire on Official West Bank Visit, Drawing Swift International Condemnation
- On May 21, 2025, Israeli troops discharged warning gunfire close to a sizable group of European and Arab diplomats who were visiting the Jenin refugee camp area in the occupied West Bank as part of an official mission.
- Warning shots were fired after the delegation, which included diplomats from over 20 countries, left the authorized path and entered a restricted zone during a significant ongoing military operation.
- The delegation was assessing the humanitarian situation around the encircled camp, which has suffered extensive damage—over 100 buildings destroyed—and displaced thousands of families as a result of ongoing Israeli military operations following the outbreak of the conflict in Gaza.
- Several countries, including Canada, Finland, Japan, France, and Turkey, condemned the shooting, demanding investigations and accountability, while UN and EU officials called the incident unacceptable and stressed diplomats' safety must be respected.
- Israel’s military expressed regret over the incident’s inconvenience, launched an initial inquiry, and promised to share findings with the nations involved, while the Palestinian Authority labeled the shooting a deliberate and unlawful act.
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