EU condemns Israeli settler attack on diplomats in occupied West Bank
Summary
The European Union condemned an attack by Israeli settlers on a group of European diplomats visiting the West Bank. The diplomats were visiting Palestinian olive farmers when they were attacked, and the EU called for action to stop violence and respect for international law.Key Facts
- Masked Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats near the Palestinian village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank.
- Diplomats from France, Belgium, Poland, and representatives of the Catholic Church were visiting to support Palestinian olive farmers.
- The attackers threatened the delegation and damaged a Belgian diplomatic vehicle; a French official was physically beaten.
- The EU welcomed Israeli officials’ condemnation but demanded full accountability and measures to prevent further violence.
- The Israeli government said police launched an investigation but questioned the diplomats’ coordination with military authorities.
- A US photojournalist was severely injured in a related attack by settlers while covering Palestinian olive harvesters.
- US officials condemned the attacks and called for prosecutions, urging Israel to stop settler violence.
- Settlers also cut down 120 Palestinian olive trees in a separate incident, affecting the livelihoods of many Palestinian families.
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