Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, European diplomats in West Bank, Belgium says
Belgium said 7 masked settlers targeted diplomats and Catholic representatives, and police opened an investigation after a French mayor was assaulted and a consular vehicle was damaged.
- On Saturday, masked settlers attacked a group of European diplomats near the village of Taybeh in the West Bank, including the French consul. The IDF called the incident a "severe act of violence" but said the visit lacked coordination.
- Violence has surged during the sensitive olive harvest, which began earlier this month. At least four people have been killed and more than 100 injured, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
- Masked settlers smashed a window of a vehicle belonging to Belgium's consulate during the confrontation. The group included French and Polish diplomats alongside Catholic representatives visiting the area.
- The Israel Police opened an investigation into the assault to identify and prosecute suspects. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the violence, confirming his ministry is in contact with the affected countries.
- Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot linked the attack to Israel's "illegal settlement policy," pledging to push for European Union sanctions. The incident occurs less than two weeks before closely contested elections that could end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's time in office.
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Israeli Settlers Attack Diplomats in West Bank
Masked Israeli settlers attacked a delegation of European diplomas in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, an assault denounced by Israel's military as a "severe act of violence." Belgium, whoe consul general was in the group, asked that Israel ring these responsible to justice, the BBC reports. Video posted online...
Israeli settlers attacked diplomats from France, Belgium and Poland in the West Bank. A 78-year-old French mayor was beaten. Israel investigates the aggression.
"If such violence can take place before international witnesses, what protection remains for local families and farmers," said Daybeh's parish priest, the only remaining Christian village in the West Bank, whose residents migrate under attack from Israeli settlers and soldiers.
French Foreign Minister calls for immediate arrest of perpetrators – Mayor denounces Netanyahu government's tolerance of settler violence
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