A stampede among diplomats in West Bank
Genin/Jerusalem: European diplomats, who visited the West Bank’s Genin refugee camp, had to flee to save their lives when he accidentally entered the Israeli border and during this time the IDF started firing bullets on them. The incident occurred on Wednesday when Genin came to take stock of the situation of Genin refugees at the diplomatic West Bank of about 30 countries. But at the same time, he suddenly got caught in firing. It is being told that the Israeli army was running its military operation in this area. However, all diplomats are said to be safe. But this incident can cause a diplomatic crisis.
The visit of representatives of the European Union was held to evaluate the human impacts of Israeli action in Genin. Meanwhile, heavy firing started between the Israeli army and Palestinian gunmen in the area, causing the diplomat and the support staff present with them for some time. He had to run back and forth after saving his life. Its video footage has also surfaced.
What did eyewitnesses say
According to eyewitnesses, as soon as the firing intensified, the European delegation was immediately taken to a safe place. Later all the diplomats were safely taken out and no injuries were reported. A spokesperson of the European Union expressed concern over the incident, saying that the security of diplomats is paramount and such incidents make human functions more complicated in the region. There is increasing violence in recent weeks in Genin and other parts of West Bank in the background of the incident.
Israel made a statement
The Israeli army says it took action in Genin under an “anti -terrorism campaign”, while the Palestinian side is calling it excessive force use and targeting citizens. The incident came to light when the international community is already concerned about the deteriorating situation in Gaza and West Bank. The European Union has appealed to both sides to exercise restraint and ensure the safety of citizens.
No Indian diplomat in the incident
There was no Indian diplomat in the delegation facing Israeli military action during a visit to the refugee camp in Genin at West Bank. An Indian official gave this information. The Foreign Ministry of the Palestinian Authority said that a delegation of diplomats from Britain, France, Canada and more than 20 other countries was on an official mission to take stock of the human situation at the Jenin refugee camp and was firing during that time.
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