イスラエル軍ぐん ヨルダン川よるだんがわ西岸せいがんで視察しさつの外交がいこう団だんに警告けいこく射撃しゃげきと発表はっぴょう

The Israeli military announced on the 21st that it fired warning shots at foreign diplomatic delegations who were visiting Jenin in the Palestinian interim autonomous region.

There were no injuries, but Palestinian media reported that Japanese diplomats were also included in this delegation.

On the 21st, the Israeli military announced that it had fired warning shots because foreign diplomatic delegations visiting Jenin in the Palestinian Authority-controlled West Bank entered an area where entry was not permitted.

There were no reported injuries, but Palestinian media has reported that the diplomatic delegation included diplomats from Japan, as well as from the EU and France.

In Jenin, many residents have been forced to evacuate due to the Israeli militarys operations to eliminate armed groups.

Regarding the warning shots fired at the diplomatic corps, EU High Representative Karas stated at a press conference on the 21st, We call on Israel to investigate this incident and hold those responsible accountable.

He stated, It is unacceptable to threaten the lives of diplomats, and strongly condemned Israel.

French Foreign Minister Barrot also posted on his social media, This is absolutely unacceptable, and revealed that he plans to summon the Israeli ambassador to France to demand an explanation.

Furthermore, it is reported that Italy and Spain have also requested explanations from the Israeli ambassadors stationed in their respective countries.

In addition to this, there have been voices of criticism from other countries as well, and it seems that Israel will be forced to respond.

A senior official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, We have lodged a protest with the Israeli government and requested measures to prevent a recurrence. The senior official told NHK, As far as we know, there are no injuries, including among Japanese nationals.

The Japanese government regrets the occurrence of this incident, has lodged a protest with the Israeli government, and has requested an explanation and measures to prevent a recurrence, he said.

Foreign Minister Iwaya: Truly regrettable, something that should never happen. At the House of Councillors Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense, Foreign Minister Iwaya said, I understand that there are no injured people, including from our country, and we are currently on site confirming the detailed facts.

He stated, The occurrence of such an incident is truly regrettable and should never happen.

On top of that, it was revealed that a strong protest was lodged with the Israeli government and military through diplomatic channels, along with a request for an explanation and measures to prevent a recurrence.

Also, Minister Iwaya said that the Israeli side stated, We fully recognize your request and regret the situation.

Im relieved that no one was injured, including the Japanese diplomats.

There was no prior information sharing from the Palestinian side, and no coordination was made. We are currently investigating the facts.

It was also reported that there was an explanation that the survey results will be shared appropriately.