Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons

Israeli Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed says he met with foreign affairs officials Wednesday to discuss Israeli soldiers firing warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank that included four Canadians. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

By David Baxter, The Canadian Press

Posted May 22, 2025 11:24 am.

OTTAWA — Israeli Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed says he met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry after Israeli soldiers fired warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank that included four Canadians.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand issued a formal summons to the ambassador to discuss the incident on Wednesday.

More coming.

David Baxter, The Canadian Press

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