Saudi Arabia has issued a strong condemnation of Israeli soldiers' shooting toward a diplomatic delegation visiting the occupied West Bank.

The incident occurred on May 21, 2025, when the delegation, which comprised diplomats from several European nations, Turkey, and Egypt, was near Jenin.

According to the Saudi foreign ministry, the shooting targeted an accredited diplomatic group, compelling the officials to seek cover.

In response to the incident, Saudi authorities urged the international community, particularly the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, to take immediate action to halt what they described as Israeli violations against civilians and diplomatic missions in the occupied Palestinian territories.

They called for accountability under international law for ongoing actions classified as crimes under occupation.

The shooting incident has led to considerable outrage in Europe.

Several European governments, including Italy, France, and Sweden, reacted by summoning their Israeli ambassadors to communicate their disapproval.

The Palestinian foreign ministry characterized the gunfire as a deliberate targeting of the diplomatic delegation.

In defense of the soldiers' actions, the Israeli military stated that the gunfire consisted of warning shots intended to prevent the delegation from entering an unauthorized area, alleging that the delegation had deviated from an approved route.

The ongoing military operation in Jenin and surrounding areas has been a focus of Israeli forces since January.