Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank
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Summary
Israeli settler militants attacked European diplomats and Palestinian farmers in the West Bank, injuring three people and damaging a diplomatic vehicle. The attackers tried to stop Palestinians from harvesting olives on their land, during a time of frequent violent incidents in the area.Key Facts
- The attack occurred in Taybeh, a town in the occupied West Bank, during the olive harvest.
- Bernard Baudoux, a French mayor, and the archbishop of Cambrai were among those assaulted.
- The attackers shouted “Vive la France” and some carried clubs.
- Settlers also attacked Palestinian farmers, including an elderly woman and a man who needed stitches.
- The group included European diplomats from France, Belgium, and Poland, and the Belgian mission’s armored car was damaged.
- There have been over 170 attacks by settlers since late September, causing deaths, injuries, and damage to olive trees.
- Palestinian leaders say this represents an escalation in violence against their communities.
- Israel’s foreign minister said police are investigating, but claimed diplomats risk attacks by civilians when traveling in the West Bank without protection.
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