Palestine weekly: Israeli settlers attack journalist and diplomats
Summary
Since September 1, over 200 attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian olive farmers have been recorded, causing injuries and damage. The attacks have targeted farmers, journalists, and diplomats, leading to international criticism and some arrests by Israeli authorities.Key Facts
- More than 200 attacks on Palestinian farmers by Israeli settlers occurred since September 1, surpassing last year’s total of 185.
- These attacks have killed one Palestinian, injured over 120 people, and damaged more than 2,500 olive trees.
- Settlers are encouraged by some religious leaders to take olives from Palestinian orchards to assert land claims.
- On October 16, a group of masked settlers attacked Palestinian olive pickers in Abu Falah, injuring a photojournalist and stealing her belongings.
- The next day, masked settlers attacked diplomats and church members visiting Taybeh, injuring a French mayor and damaging a consulate vehicle.
- The U.S., France, and the European Union condemned the attacks and demanded accountability.
- Israel’s military called the attacks severe, and some Israeli officials criticized settler violence, while Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office gave a conditional response.
- Israeli police and security agencies arrested 10 settlers near Ofra and Shiloh in connection with the attacks on foreign journalists and diplomats.
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