Israeli forces fire near foreign diplomats visiting Jenin camp
Israeli troops reportedly opened fire near a group of foreign diplomats during a visit to Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, local media reported on Thursday.
According to the Quds News Network and the Palestinian Information Centre, the delegation - which included representatives from European Union countries - came under fire as they stood near a gate at the camp’s eastern entrance.
Wafa news agency said Israeli soldiers fired five rounds in the direction of the group, which also included officials from Arab states and several journalists. No injuries were reported.
The diplomats had travelled to Jenin to observe the worsening humanitarian situation and meet with the local governor.
Footage shared by the Palestinian foreign ministry on X appeared to show Israeli troops firing near the delegation.
The ministry accused Israeli forces of deliberately trying to “intimidate” the foreign delegation as it toured the devastated camp - a frequent target of Israeli raids.
The occupation forces opened heavy fire from inside the Jenin refugee camp to intimidate the diplomatic delegation that is conducting a field tour around the camp to witness the extent of the suffering endured by the residents of the area.
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