Admin I Wednesday, May 21, 2025
JENIN, West Bank – The Israeli Defence Forces, IDF has issued a statement explaining the reason soldiers opened fire on the Arab and EU delegation in Jenin, West Bank.
In a statement, the IDF said it regrets the inconvenience the shooting caused the delegation.
“Earlier today (Wednesday), a coordinated entry of a diplomatic delegation into Jenin took place. As part of the coordination, an approved route was provided to the delegation members, which they were instructed to follow due to the area being an active combat zone.
“According to an initial inquiry, the delegation deviated from the approved route and entered an area where they were not authorized to be.
“IDF soldiers operating in the area fired warning shots to distance them away. No injuries or damages were reported.
“At the end of the incident, once it was clarified that the individuals were part of a diplomatic delegation, the Commander of the Judea and Samaria Division, Brigadier General Yaki Dolf, immediately reviewed the incident.
“In addition, the Head of the Civil Administration, Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim, instructed unit officers to immediately speak with representatives of the relevant countries, and he will soon hold personal conversations with the diplomats to update them on the findings of the initial inquiry.
“The IDF regrets the inconvenience caused”, it said.
