Germany strongly condemns 'unprovoked' Israeli shots at diplomats

Germany "strongly condemned" on Wednesday what the Israeli military said were "warning shots" fired during a visit by foreign diplomats, including one from Germany, in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. 

"The Israeli government must promptly investigate the circumstances," a foreign ministry spokeswoman said, adding that Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul would raise the "unprovoked shooting" with his Israeli counterpart.

"The independent observer role of diplomats on the ground is indispensable and in no way poses a threat to Israeli security interests," the spokeswoman added.