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#jenin

Ireland's Foreign Affairs Minister condemned an incident involving Irish diplomats in Jenin, calling for accountability from Israel.”],

extendedSummary

Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris, confirmed that two Irish diplomats in Jenin are safe following an incident where the IDF fired shots near their delegation. Harris directly contacted the Irish representative in the Palestinian National Authority to express support and has also communicated with Israel's ambassador regarding his strong condemnation of the breach of diplomatic protections. The incident was described as 'utterly reprehensible' by Harris, who demanded an investigation and insisted on accountability for any IDF personnel involved. The Israeli military claimed the diplomats deviated from an approved route, which sparked the gunfire.

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foreign relations

diplomatic safety

Ireland

Israel

Jenin

location

Jenin

Ireland

Israel

occupied West Bank

Tensions in Jenin escalate with internal fighting as well as Israeli military raids following the recent violence in Gaza.

The killing of Shatha Sabbagh highlights internal Palestinian violence and the complex relationship between the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation.