In response to an Israeli attack on a diplomatic delegation entering Jenin refugee camp, Italy, Spain, and Belgium issued strong condemnations. The attack, involving live ammunition, prompted calls for immediate explanations from Israel and assurances that threats against diplomats are unacceptable. While one Spanish diplomat was present, all diplomats involved are reported unharmed. The affected countries are coordinating a joint response to this incident.
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While on a pre-approved visit to the Jenin refugee camp to assess the humanitarian situation, a delegation of international diplomats came under fire from Israeli soldiers. Although no one was injured, the Israeli military claimed the delegation deviated from its approved route, prompting warning shots. Several European nations, including France and Italy, condemned the incident and summoned Israeli ambassadors for explanations. The incident, which involved diplomats from numerous countries, has drawn widespread international criticism.
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The death of Shatha al-Sabbagh, a young Palestinian journalist, in the Jenin refugee camp has ignited a fierce controversy, pitting the victim’s family against the Palestinian Authority (PA). The family alleges that al-Sabbagh, a journalism student and independent reporter, was deliberately shot by PA security forces. Their statement paints a picture of a seemingly peaceful scene, a well-lit neighborhood with no active fighting, where a sniper’s bullet ended al-Sabbagh’s life as she stood with her mother and young children. This starkly contrasts with the PA’s official account.
The PA, in a statement released the same day, attributed the killing to “outlaws” within the Jenin camp.… Continue reading
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