🔴 Israeli settlers beat French mayor, attack European diplomatic cars in West Bank
Summary
Israeli settlers attacked a group of European diplomats visiting the occupied West Bank, injuring Bernard Baudoux, a French mayor. The Israeli military said it condemned the attack and began investigating, noting no soldiers were present during the incident.Key Facts
- Israeli settlers attacked a convoy carrying European diplomats in the occupied West Bank on October 17, 2026.
- Bernard Baudoux, a 78-year-old French mayor, was beaten and seen slumped on the ground during the attack.
- Two diplomats and a resident confirmed the mayor’s identity, and his injuries were not life-threatening.
- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) condemned the attack and are collecting evidence for an investigation.
- Preliminary talks from the IDF said no Israeli soldiers were at the scene during the attack.
- The incident happened in an area near Hebron, west of Hebron City in the West Bank.
- The attack followed broader tensions involving Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the region.
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