Settlers attack European delegation in West Bank, French mayor beaten
Summary
Israeli settlers attacked a convoy carrying a European delegation in Taybeh, in the occupied West Bank, and witnesses said a French mayor was beaten. The Times of Israel reports that the IDF condemned the attack, said the delegation had not coordinated its visit, and that police opened an investigation. Belgium's foreign minister said Palestinians, Catholic representatives, Western diplomats and officials were also attacked; witnesses cited by Le Monde said diplomats from French, Belgian and Polish missions had come to Taybeh as settlers tried to stop Palestinians gathering olives. This follows reports of settler attacks on Palestinian olive harvesters in West Bank villages on Friday, including an attack that injured Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine.
Timeline
Middle East Eye
Source ↗Middle East Eye reports that settlers attacked a diplomatic delegation including the French consul in Taybeh, and says the village mayor told Al Jazeera the attack took place on Saturday afternoon.
France 24
Source ↗France 24 reports that witnesses said settlers attacked a convoy carrying a European delegation in the occupied West Bank and beat a French mayor.
The Times of Israel
Source ↗The Times of Israel reports that images showed a diplomat on the ground and vehicle damage, and says the IDF condemned the attack, said the delegation had not coordinated its Taybeh visit, and police launched an investigation.
The Straits Times
Source ↗The Straits Times reports that Belgium's foreign minister said masked settlers attacked Palestinians, Catholic representatives, Western diplomats and officials in the occupied West Bank.
Le Monde
Source ↗Le Monde reports that witnesses said cars from French, Belgian and Polish missions brought diplomats to Taybeh as settlers descended to stop Palestinians from gathering olives.
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