EU 'strongly condemns' settler attack on delegation in West Bank

The European Union issued a strong condemnation on Sunday following a settler attack on a delegation of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank the previous day. The EU firmly denounced the violent actions of the settlers, who targeted the diplomats, along with other incidents of violence against Palestinians and journalists.

The diplomatic communiqué issued by the EU emphasized the need for full accountability and the implementation of effective measures to prevent further acts of violence and harassment. The statement also urged Israel to comply with international humanitarian and human rights law, and to halt the expansion of settlements in the territory.

On Saturday, Israeli settlers had attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank, resulting in a confrontation and the beating of a visiting French mayor. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had previously warned of a potential crisis in the region, just a day after an American photojournalist sustained injuries during a brutal settler attack.