Settler attacks escalate in West Bank during olive harvest

Summary

Al Jazeera reports that settler pogroms have escalated in the occupied West Bank during the annual olive harvest. It says France and Belgium condemned a settler attack on diplomats, while critics say the EU needs to do more than issue condemnations.

Timeline

1. Al Jazeera

   18 Oct 2026, 12:35 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that France and Belgium condemned a settler attack on diplomats, while critics called for the EU to act beyond words of condemnation.

2. Al Jazeera

   18 Oct 2026, 14:42 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that settler pogroms against Palestinians and foreign officials have escalated in the occupied West Bank during the annual olive harvest.