Ottawa: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on Wednesday that she is summoning the Israeli ambassador over Israel Defense Forces’ warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank.
Anand confirmed that four of Canada’s personnel were part of the delegation when Israel Defense Forces fired shots.
Anand wrote on her social media account that she spoke with Canada’s Head of Mission in Ramallah earlier on Wednesday and that she was relieved to know Canada’s team is safe.
“I have asked my officials to summon Israel’s Ambassador to convey Canada’s serious concerns. We expect a full investigation and accountability,” Anand wrote.
Israel Defense Forces said that the tour group deviated from its approved route and soldiers fired warning shots with no one injured in the incident.
Earlier this week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron issued a joint statement threatening to impose targeted sanctions on Israel in response to its renewed military offensive in Gaza.
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