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- ‘Warning shots’ reported as envoys toured Jenin in West Bank
- Action ‘clear violation of international laws,’ foreign ministry says
LONDON: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for an investigation into Israeli forces opening fire during a visit by foreign diplomats to the occupied West Bank on Wednesday.
The ministry on Thursday condemned the incident near the Jenin camp entrance which drew condemnation from more than 20 countries, including Ƶ, the UK, Italy, China, Egypt, France, Jordan, Turkiye and Russia.
It said the Israeli action was a clear violation of international laws and norms that ensure the protection of diplomats and their missions and obstructed international efforts to achieve peace and stability, the Emirates News Agency reported.
It called for the violations to be investigated and the perpetrators punished.
On Wednesday, Israeli forces reported firing “warning shots” during a visit by foreign diplomats to Jenin. It said it “regrets the inconvenience caused” by the shooting, which resulted in no injuries.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged Israel to hold to account those responsible for the shootings.
The incident came as international pressure intensified over the war in Gaza, where Palestinians remain desperate for supplies despite the easing of a two-month aid blockade.