Israeli settlers attack European diplomat convoy in West Bank, French mayor beaten
A convoy of European diplomats from Belgium, France, Poland and the Catholic Church was attacked by masked Israeli settlers in Taybeh, a largely Christian village near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. The delegation was assessing near-daily settler attacks on Palestinians harvesting olives. A Belgian consulate car window was smashed and French mayor Bernard Baudoux, 78, was beaten with iron bars. Belgium, France and the IDF condemned the violence; Netanyahu's office disputed the accounts, while Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned the "rioters" but criticized the uncoordinated visit.
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Israeli Settlers Attack European Diplomat Convoy in West Bank
Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to convoy members, with a French mayor reportedly beaten during the incident. The convoy, carrying French, Belgian, and Polish mission vehicles, was traveling to the mostly Christian village of Taybeh when masked settlers verbally abused and then assaulted the diplomats. Bernard Baudoux, 78, mayor of Aulnoye-Aymeries in northern France, said he was thrown to the ground, struck, and beaten with iron bars. A Belgian vehicle was damaged, and Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot condemned the attack, demanding an end to impunity for violent settlers. France's foreign minister called for arrests and punishment. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office dismissed reports as a "smear campaign," while Foreign Minister Gideon Saar unusually sharply condemned the violence but also criticized the diplomats for not coordinating with the Israeli military.
Read sourceEuropean diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
European diplomats reported being attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, according to multiple news outlets including the BBC, CBS News, Al Jazeera, The New York Times, and The Guardian. The incident occurred during the West Bank olive harvest. Israel urged caution before drawing conclusions about the event. The reports describe settlers attacking both Palestinians and the diplomats. No further details on casualties or the specific nationalities of the diplomats were provided in the aggregated headlines.
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
A delegation of European diplomats from Belgium, France, Poland and the Catholic Church was attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank village of Taybeh near Ramallah, where they had come to assess near-daily settler attacks on Palestinians harvesting olives. Belgium condemned the assault on its consul general, saying a consulate car window was smashed and French mayor Bernard Baudoux was beaten with iron bars. Belgium's foreign minister Maxime Prevot called for accountability and EU sanctions, while Israel's foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned the 'rioters' but noted the visit was not coordinated with the IDF in advance. The IDF condemned the violence and said no soldiers were present. Prime Minister Netanyahu's office cast doubt on the reports, calling them part of a 'coordinated campaign to smear Israel' and saying the facts remain under investigation.
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Masked Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in occupied West Bank
Masked Israeli settlers attacked European diplomats in the occupied West Bank, according to multiple news reports. The Guardian reported the attack on the diplomats, while CNN noted it occurred one day after an assault on a Washington Post journalist. Reuters, citing Belgium, said Israeli settlers attacked both Palestinians and European diplomats. AP News also covered the attack on diplomats in the occupied West Bank as part of broader Middle East developments. The reports indicate a pattern of settler violence targeting journalists and foreign officials in the territory.
Read sourceIsraeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank, drawing condemnations
Israeli settlers attacked European diplomats in the West Bank, according to reports from the Financial Times, The Guardian, Reuters, and CNN. Belgium stated that settlers attacked Palestinians and Western diplomats. The incident occurred one day after an assault on a Washington Post journalist. The attack drew international condemnations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed there is no 'compelling evidence' that settlers attacked the European diplomats, disputing the accounts amid widespread criticism.
Read sourceIsraeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank, French mayor beaten
Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank, according to multiple news reports. The delegation included a French mayor who was beaten during the assault. Masked settlers were described as carrying out the attack. The incident occurred one day after an assault on a Washington Post journalist, CNN reported. The European diplomats have made accusations regarding the attack, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed those accusations, according to The Jerusalem Post. The event has drawn international media attention, with coverage from France 24, The Guardian, CNN, and AP News.