Chinese FM spokesperson responds to Israeli soldiers firing 'warning shots' at diplomatic delegation in West Bank
Global Times
By Global Times Published: May 22, 2025 04:15 PM
In response to a media inquiry on reports that Israeli soldiers fired "warning shots" near a refugee camp in the West Bank at a diplomatic delegation on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that China pays high attention to the incident, firmly opposes any actions that endanger the safety of diplomatic personnel, and calls for a thorough investigation to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Mao noted that the situation in the West Bank has remained tense for some time, and China urges all relevant parties, particularly Israel, to refrain from any actions that could further escalate tensions.
The Israeli army said its soldiers fired "warning shots" after the foreign diplomats, who included representatives of the European Union, the United Kingdom, Russia and China, deviated from a previously agreed-on route, according to a report from Al Jazeera.
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