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Netanyahu casts doubt on settlers’ attack on European diplomats

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Israeli PM alleges 'smear' campaign over settler attacks
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Netanyahu’s office questioned the circumstances of an attack on European diplomats and alleged a smear campaign; The Times of Israel reports that Netanyahu said there was no compelling evidence settlers were responsible. The BBC reports that European diplomats were attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank and that the Israeli military condemned the violence. The Times of Israel also reports that Belgium plans to push for EU sanctions on those involved.

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  1. RTÉ

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    RTÉ reports that Netanyahu’s office alleged a smear campaign against settlers and questioned the circumstances of the attack on European diplomats.

  2. BBC

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    The BBC reports that European diplomats were attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank and that the Israeli military condemned the violence, while the prime minister’s office called it part of a smear campaign.

  3. The Times of Israel

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    The Times of Israel reports that Netanyahu said there was no compelling evidence settlers attacked the diplomats and suggested the incident could be part of a coordinated smear campaign; it also reports Belgium plans to push for EU sanctions on those involved.

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