Diplomatic Tensions Escalate After West Bank Warning Shots

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 3:22 pm

Canadian officials rapidly reacted after Israeli soldiers fired warning shots near a diplomatic delegation in the West Bank. The ensuing diplomatic row saw Canada summoning the Israeli ambassador, prompting face-to-face discussions. The incident highlights frayed ties and leaves both sides rethinking their security and diplomatic stances.

ledevoir.com / Tirs en Cisjordanie: l’ambassadeur d’Israël a rencontré le ministère des Affaires étrangères

Des tirs de soldats israéliens pendant une visite de diplomates à Jénine ont soulevé un tollé international.

globalnews.ca / Canada-Israel relations are in a ‘new atmosphere,’ Israeli ambassador says

Canada summoned Israel’s ambassador after the Israel Defense Forces fired shots in the vicinity of a diplomatic delegation in the West Bank that included four Canadians.

theglobeandmail.com / Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from Anand

The ambassador was summoned after Israeli soldiers fired warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank that included two Canadians and two locally engaged staff

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