The European Union and several countries strongly condemn an Israeli settler attack on a diplomatic delegation in the occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank village of Taybeh near Ramallah during olive harvesting. The incident involved French, Belgian, and Polish officials and left two Palestinians injured. A French mayor and a Belgian vehicle were damaged. Israeli police and officials responded with condemnations and investigations.
- Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank village of Taybeh near Ramallah during olive harvesting.
- Israeli police launched an investigation into the assault on the diplomatic convoy.
- A French mayor and a Belgian vehicle were damaged in the attack.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the settlers' actions and blamed diplomats for lack of coordination.
- A US photojournalist was attacked while covering violence against Palestinian olive farmers in Taybeh.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attack may be part of a smear campaign and questioned reports of settler violence.
- The EU urged Israel to uphold international human rights law and stop expanding settlements.
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot demanded Israel cease criminal violence.
- Belgium condemned the attack on the European diplomatic convoy.
- The delegation included French, Belgian, and Polish diplomats from Belgium, France, and Poland visiting Taybeh to assess the situation.
- Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot announced Belgium will push for EU sanctions and condemned masked settlers in Taybeh.
- Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said masked Jewish settlers attacked Palestinians, Catholic Church representatives, and European officials.
- The incident occurred during olive harvesting near Taybeh village.
- The Israeli military said the visit was not coordinated with them and no soldiers were present.
- Footage showed masked men using SUVs to stop a diplomat's vehicle and demand identification, resulting in a smashed window.
- Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh called the attack daily terrorism against Palestinians.
- Two Palestinians were injured during the attack.
- Bernard Baudoux, a mayor from Aulnoye-Aymeries, was attacked while gathering olives near Taybeh.
- Palestinian authorities reported settlers killed at least four people and injured over 100.
- Bernard Baudoux believes the Israeli government tolerates settler violence.
- The UN and international community consider West Bank settlements illegal, with over 500,000 Israeli settlers on such lands.
- The diplomatic delegation visited Taybeh near Ramallah to assess the situation.
- Gadi Eisenkot accused the Israeli government of sponsoring Jewish terrorism.
- US Secretary of State Rubio demanded stronger Israeli military intervention.
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