Israeli soldiers opened fire on a Swiss diplomat's car as it crossed a checkpoint in the Gaza Strip, the Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement this evening.
The Swiss envoy to the Palestinian Authority and a colleague were travelling in a clearly-marked diplomatic armoured car when they were stopped by soldiers at the Erez checkpoint who then opened fire on their vehicle, the statement said.
Neither diplomat was injured in the incident.
The two were detained for an hour at the checkpoint until Swiss authorities obtained their release, the statement added.
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Swiss authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and say they intend to demand an explanation from Israel.
AFP