On Thursday, European countries condemned an incident involving Israeli soldiers firing near a diplomatic convoy in the occupied West Bank.

In response, Italy and France summoned the Israeli ambassadors for clarification regarding the event.

The Israeli army stated that the diplomatic delegation 'deviated from the authorized route and entered an area where they were not permitted.' It claimed that soldiers fired 'warning shots to deter its members.' No injuries or damages were reported by the military.

Israeli television broadcast footage showing individuals running towards cars bearing diplomatic plates while gunfire could be heard in the background.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot described the incident on social media platform X as 'unacceptable,' while his Italian counterpart, Antonio Tajani, indicated that the Israeli ambassador in Italy would need to explain the actions taken.

The German Foreign Ministry denounced what it termed as 'unjustified gunfire,' emphasizing that the delegation traveling to Jenin in the West Bank was officially registered and conducting diplomatic activities in coordination with both the Palestinian Authority and the Israeli army.

Germany is a strong ally of Israel.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaia Kallas acknowledged awareness of the incident, which occurred during a visit organized by the Palestinian Authority for international diplomats.

She urged Israel to investigate the matter and hold accountable those responsible for any threats to the safety of diplomats.

This incident surfaces amid escalating international pressure on Israel to cease its military operations in Gaza, which humanitarian experts from the United Nations claim have led to severe shortages of food and medical supplies for civilians.

The ongoing Israeli blockade has persisted for over 11 weeks.

On Tuesday, Kallas called for a review of the trade agreement between the European Union and Israel in response to Israeli actions in Gaza, highlighting Israel's increasing international isolation due to its conduct during the prolonged conflict.

In Ankara, the Turkish Foreign Ministry regarded the shooting at diplomats, which included Turkish nationals, as further evidence of Israel's systemic disregard for international law and human rights.

The Spanish Foreign Ministry confirmed that one of its citizens was among the diplomatic group and reported that no injuries occurred.

The ministry stated: 'We are in contact with the other affected countries to coordinate a joint response to the incident, which we strongly condemn.'

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry announced that the delegation was 'conducting a field tour around the Jenin camp to assess the significant suffering experienced by residents in the area' and characterized the conduct of the Israeli army as a violation of international law.

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry released a statement condemning the incident, pointing out that the visiting diplomatic delegation included the Egyptian ambassador in Ramallah.

The ministry described the occurrence as 'contrary to all diplomatic norms,' and demanded that Israel provide necessary clarifications.

Since launching operations in January to eliminate armed groups in Jenin, the Israeli military has killed dozens of Palestinians and destroyed numerous homes in the West Bank.