Israeli settlers attacked a group of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, one day after a Washington Post journalist was injured in another assault.
Settlers attacked the group of European diplomats in the village of Taybeh, a Palestinian Christian village east of Ramallah, according to Israeli media and Wafa, the official Palestinian news agency. The diplomats, local media reported, were from France, Belgium and Poland.
Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot slammed the attack and said it was a directly related to Israeli policies in the West Bank.
“As the occupying power, Israeli authorities must protect Palestinians, ensure the safety of diplomats and journalists, and bring those responsible to justice,” he said in a statement on X. “Impunity for violent settlers must end.” He said the group also included Catholic representatives.
by CNN – Israeli settlers attack group of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank
