The EU condemned an attack by Israeli settlers on European diplomats in the occupied West Bank and demanded accountability. The assault occurred during a visit to support Palestinian olive farmers, amid a spike in settler violence.
01Summary
- 01Masked Israeli settlers attacked a European diplomatic convoy near the Palestinian village of Taybeh on Saturday, smashing a window of a Belgian vehicle.
- 02Bernard Baudoux, a French mayor, was kicked and beaten during the assault despite wearing his official sash.
- 03The EU welcomed Israeli statements condemning the attack but called for full accountability and measures to prevent further violence.
- 04US photojournalist Heidi Levine was severely beaten by settlers in a separate attack on Friday, suffering broken ribs and requiring surgery.
- 05The UN reported nearly 200 settler attacks linked to this year's olive harvest, exceeding the 185 incidents recorded in the previous season.
02Why it matters
The attack on European diplomats escalates diplomatic pressure on Israel and underscores the worsening violence against Palestinian farmers and journalists during the olive harvest, which is a key economic activity for tens of thousands of families.
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