Summary
On May 14, 2025, Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand confirmed that four Canadian diplomats were part of a delegation in the West Bank when Israeli soldiers fired warning shots nearby, prompting Canada to summon Israel’s ambassador for an explanation. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed the shots were fired after the delegation strayed from an authorized route, a claim met with skepticism by the Canadian government and other nations present. This incident occurs amid escalating international pressure on Israel regarding its military actions in Gaza following the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
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