More than a dozen governments have condemned Israel after its forces fired in the direction of a diplomatic delegation near the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The incident involved foreign diplomats from countries including Canada, the UK, France, and Mexico, who were on an official visit to the area.
The Israeli army claimed that it fired “warning shots” after the diplomats deviated from a previously agreed-on route. However, some governments questioned the legitimacy of this claim, with many condemning the incident as unacceptable.
Leaders from various countries have expressed outrage and demanded investigations into the matter. The Canadian Prime Minister called for a full investigation and an immediate explanation from Israel, while China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged the launch of a full investigation to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The attacks on diplomats constitute a grave threat to international law and human rights, according to many countries. Diplomats enjoy a special status under international law, which grants them protection and inviolability.
In response to the incident, several countries have summoned Israeli ambassadors for explanations and expressed their solidarity with the affected diplomats. The international community has condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for accountability and respect for diplomatic norms.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/22/governments-condemn-israel-for-firing-towards-diplomats-in-west-bank