Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank
The attack on Palestinian civilians, European diplomats and a French mayor in the occupied West Bank comes a day after settlers beat an American photojournalist.
Israeli settlers have targeted European diplomats, Palestinian civilians, and a French mayor in the West Bank, according to Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot. Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, have condemned the attacks, describing the perpetrators as "Israeli rioters." Israeli police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Masked settlers attacked diplomats while they were visiting the West Bank on Saturday. The attacks come after Israeli settlers had previously beaten an American photojournalist. Belgian officials have called for an end to impunity for violent settlers and urged the EU to impose sanctions against those responsible for the violence and their supporters.
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