Summary
A group of European diplomats was attacked by masked settlers in the West Bank during a visit. The violence took place amid a series of assaults on Palestinians and others during the olive harvest season. Israeli authorities have started investigations but have been criticized for not preventing such violence.Key Facts
- Masked settlers attacked European diplomats in the village of Taybeh, West Bank.
- Diplomats from Belgium, France, Poland, and Catholic representatives were targeted.
- At least four people have died and over 100 have been injured since the olive harvest began.
- Palestinian Health Ministry provided the casualty figures.
- Attacks have used weapons ranging from slingshots to guns.
- Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot linked the violence to Israeli settlement policies and called for EU sanctions.
- Israeli military said the diplomats’ visit was not coordinated with them, and no soldiers were present during the attack.
- Israeli police have opened an investigation and condemned the violence.
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