Jenin – Zaytoun News
Italy, Spain and Belgium strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces’ use of live ammunition against a diplomatic delegation while they were at the entrance of Jenin refugee camp to witness the dire conditions within the camp.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned the attack on Wednesday, calling on Israel to provide an immediate explanation and emphasizing that threats against diplomats are unacceptable.
The Spanish Foreign Ministry also condemned the attack, as reported by France Press. The Ministry confirmed that one Spanish diplomat was part of the group but assured that they were unharmed. Spain further stated that it is in contact with other affected countries to coordinate a joint response to the incident, which they strongly denounce.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxim Prevost expressed his shock at the Israeli forces’ assault on the diplomatic delegation, noting that the convoy was clearly identifiable. He called on Israel to provide a convincing explanation and confirmed that the Belgian diplomat in the delegation was unharmed.
A diplomat present during the visit told France Press that they heard repeated gunfire coming from within the Jenin refugee camp.
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates confirmed that Israeli forces opened live fire at a diplomatic delegation during a field visit near a military checkpoint set up by Israeli troops at the entrance to Jenin refugee camp. The incident was captured on camera.
The Ministry noted that the visit had been coordinated and publicly announced ten days in advance. The delegation included ambassadors, consuls, and representatives from 32 countries and international organizations. The Ministry affirmed that the delegation traveled in clearly marked vehicles bearing distinctive diplomatic license plates and held a meeting with the Governor of Jenin and local community leaders for over two hours.
Following the meeting, the delegation proceeded in a diplomatic convoy to a checkpoint installed by Israeli forces. They remained at the site for more than 15 minutes while receiving a briefing on the situation in the camp from the Governor, accompanied by numerous journalists. During this time, Israeli forces began firing live rounds in the direction of the delegation.
Meanwhile, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, called on the Israeli occupation authorities to investigate the live fire directed at a diplomatic delegation while it was present at the entrance of the Jenin refugee camp.
Kallas also urged Israel to hold those responsible for the incident accountable, emphasizing that any threat to the lives of diplomats is unacceptable.
She said that, as a party to the Vienna Convention, Israel has an obligation to ensure the safety of all foreign diplomats.
From it side, the Arab Republic of Egypt condemned the Israeli occupation forces’ use of live ammunition against several heads of diplomatic missions from various countries during their visit to the Jenin refugee camp, including the Egyptian Ambassador to the State of Palestine.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Egypt’s firm rejection of this attack, which it considers a violation of all diplomatic norms.
The statement called on the Israeli side to provide the necessary clarifications regarding the circumstances of the incident.
Also, Jordan condemned the Israeli occupation forces’ shooting at a diplomatic delegation comprising 25 Arab and European ambassadors and consuls, including the Jordanian ambassador to Ramallah and Arab and foreign journalists, as reported by Jordan’s Petra news agency.
Spokesperson of the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Sufian Qudah, said “the Israeli attack is a blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, constituting a serious breach of diplomatic norms and a criminal act.”
He also called on the international community to put a stop to the crimes perpetrated against the Palestinian people and to ensure accountability for those responsible.
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing obstruction of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Committee expressed grave concern over reports indicating that more than 14,000 babies could die within hours if life-saving supplies are not allowed into the besieged Strip.
The Committee urged the international community to exert immediate pressure on the Israeli occupation authorities to ensure the sustained and unimpeded delivery of essential food and medical aid.
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