Palestinian embassies around the world receive ‘direct threats of violence’ and ‘vandalism’

The foreign ministry for the State of Palestine has issued a statement calling for the protection of ambassadors and diplomatic staff in embassies around the world, following direct threats of violence and vandalism.

The statement says: “Attacks against Palestinian ambassadors, diplomats and diplomatic staff have already taken place. The Foreign Ministry reminds host nations of their responsibility to provide protection to our embassies and diplomatic missions as per the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.”

“The degree of incitement against Palestinian diplomats caused by the exceptional circumstances of the Israeli occupation’s destructive war has reached unprecedented levels. Several Palestinian missions have reported receiving death threats, harassment of staff, in addition to acts of vandalism that have caused criminal damage to property,” it added. 

The foreign ministry says the British government has not yet addressed the situation, and that they hold the British government responsible for the safety of the Palestinian ambassador, mission staff, and Palestinian property in London and for any harm that might occur.