Overview
- Israeli Defense Forces fired warning shots near a diplomatic tour group in Jenin, which included four Canadians, citing a deviation from an approved route.
- The Palestinian Authority disputes Israel's claim, stating the group was stationary near a gate for over 15 minutes before shots were fired.
- Canada, France, and Italy summoned Israeli ambassadors, demanding a transparent investigation and accountability for the incident.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney called the incident 'totally unacceptable' and stressed the need for a full explanation and inquiry.
- The Israeli military has launched an internal investigation, while Ambassador Iddo Moed suggested the group may have been intentionally misled to provoke the soldiers.