US EditionForeign Diplomats Come Under Israeli Fire on Official West Bank Visit, Drawing Swift International Condemnation
- On May 21, 2025, Israeli troops fired warning shots near a diplomatic delegation visiting Jenin in the occupied West Bank without causing injuries.
- The Israeli military stated that the delegation veered off the authorized path and entered a prohibited area, leading soldiers to fire warning shots to prevent them from proceeding further.
- The delegation, organized by the Palestinian Authority, included diplomats from over 20 countries, including European and Middle Eastern nations, visiting to observe destruction caused by Israeli raids.
- The incident drew strong international criticism, with the European Union’s top diplomat condemning it as a "reckless act" and calling for those responsible to be held accountable, while several countries summoned Israeli ambassadors to seek clarifications.
- The shooting highlighted mounting international pressure on Israel to ease its intensified offensive and humanitarian blockade on Gaza, where conditions remain severe following the October 2023 conflict triggered by Hamas's attack.
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Outrage at Israeli shots as diplomats tour West Bank
Several nations that have backed Israel voiced outrage Wednesday after Israeli troops fired what they called "warning shots" as foreign diplomats visited the occupied West Bank.
Israeli Forces Shoot at a Delegation of Diplomats and the EU Calls It “Unacceptable”
Earlier this Wednesday, a delegation of some 30 diplomats from around the world, including members of the European Union (EU), Arab and Latin American countries, were shot by Israeli Army soldiers while visiting the town of Jenin, in the northern occupied West Bank, denounced the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.There were no casualties reported.In the beginning, the EFE news agency had reported the presence of Chilean envoys in the incid…
Israeli troops fire 'warning shots' at diplomats in West Bank
Israeli troops fired what they say were "warning shots" at a group of diplomats in the city of Jenin in the West Bank on Wednesday. The Israeli Defense Forces claimed the group had entered a restricted area without authorization. No injuries were reported.
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