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Israeli Ambassador Meets with Canadian Officials After Summons From Foreign Minister
- Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed met with Canadian foreign affairs officials in Ottawa on May 21 to address warning shots fired near a diplomatic tour in Jenin, West Bank.
- The summons followed an incident where Israeli soldiers fired warning shots after the delegation, including four Canadians, deviated from an approved route during their West Bank visit.
- The tour, which included diplomats representing over a dozen countries, concluded without any injuries despite videos showing soldiers aiming their weapons and shots being fired nearby.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand demanded a full investigation and 'accountability' from Israel, stating she had spoken to Canada's Head of Mission in Ramallah and was relieved the team was safe.
- Moed expressed that Israel sees no need for the summons but will remain transparent during its inquiry, while the Canadian government chose to issue the formal summons to convey serious concerns.
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