Diplomatic tensions in West Bank prompt Canadian summons
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 5:21 pm
Canadian officials have summoned Israel’s ambassador following an incident in the West Bank near Jenin, where warning shots were fired at four Canadian diplomats on a tour. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand expressed serious concerns over the breach of diplomatic protocol and the safety of Canadians abroad.
Quatre Canadiens faisaient partie de la délégation en visite à Jénine.
On Wednesday morning, the Israeli Defence Forces confirmed that its soldiers had fired 'warning shots'
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said four Canadians were part of a delegation touring the city of Jenin when Israeli Defence Forces fired warning shots in their vicinity.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she'll relay Canada's "serious concerns" to Israel's ambassador after members of the Israeli army fired shots at a diplomatic delegation, that included Canadians, in the West Bank on Wednesday.
They were taking part in a diplomatic tour in Jenin
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