Yesterday, as a diplomatic delegation organised by the Palestinian Authority toured the occupied West Bank, the Israeli Defense Forces opened fire on the delegation. The IDF said that it fired warning shots at the delegation after it crossed a restricted perimeter.
Jenin is currently occupied by the IDF after the IDF stormed it in September last year. More than 40,000 Palestinian residents have fled the city since the IDF’s occupation.
The international delegation was composed of more than 20 diplomats and included representatives from the EU, Spain, Italy, France, and Germany. The EU High Representative Kaja Kallas condemned the shooting and demanded an investigation to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. she reiterated that Israel was obliged to uphold the Vienna Conventions and ensure the safety of diplomats.
The EU is currently reviewing its trade relationship with Israel in response to its genocidal war in Gaza,
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