UK calls for investigation after IDF fired warning shots as British diplomats travelled through West Bank

The UK government is calling for Israel to launch an investigation after the country's troops fired warning shots while British diplomats were travelling through the West Bank.

Diplomats from Ireland, France, Germany and Turkey were also travelling with the delegation in the city of Jenin when the gunshots rang out on Wednesday. All four countries have condemned the shooting, which comes after Western nations criticised Israel's latest offensive in Gaza.

Two British diplomats are understood to be among the group of around 20 people who have been confirmed as safe following the incident in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Footage shows the moment members of the delegation were gathered outside before fleeing the scene as the gunshots rang out.

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer has described the incident in Jenin as "unacceptable". He wrote on X: "I have spoken to our diplomats who were affected.

Civilians must always be protected, and diplomats allowed to do their jobs. There must be a full investigation and those responsible should be held accountable." Follow latest: Gaza conflict live updates In response to the situation, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has announced measures, including financial restrictions and travel bans, targeting prominent settler leader Daniella Weiss and two other individuals.

The measures also target two illegal outposts and two organisations accused of backing violence against Palestinian communities. It came after Ireland's deputy premier Simon Harris condemned the shooting in "the strongest terms" and France's foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said he would summon the Israeli ambassador over the incident.

Meanwhile, Turkey's foreign ministry said the shooting showed Israel's "systematic disregard for international law" and called for an immediate investigation. Germany's foreign office had earlier condemned what it referred to as "unprovoked gunfire.