EU condemns West Bank settler attacks targeting diplomats, Palestinians during olive harvest
The statement came a day after Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian civilians, European diplomats and a French mayor in the West Bank.
The European Union has strongly condemned extremist settler attacks in the West Bank that targeted European diplomats, Palestinian civilians, and European journalists during the olive harvest season. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot reported that Israeli settlers targeted Palestinian civilians, European diplomats, and a French mayor.
The EU expects full accountability and preventive measures to avoid further acts of violence against Palestinians, journalists, and diplomats. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned against a smear campaign against Israel and its residents, urging caution in drawing conclusions from unverified reports. Diplomatic officials entered a conflict-prone area without proper coordination with Israeli authorities, raising concerns about the incident's origins.
Israeli police and forensic investigators are now examining the events to determine the facts and identify those responsible.
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