The European Union condemned violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and European diplomats in the West Bank. The Union called on Israel to investigate the attacks and hold their perpetrators accountable. svet.sme.sk ↗
In one of the incidents, settlers attacked a group of European diplomats and French local politician Bernard Baudoux. French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot subsequently called on Israel to take action against settler violence. aktuality.sk ↗
Paris drew attention to the attack on its citizen and asked Israeli authorities to take measures. The violence took place in the occupied West Bank, where, according to published information, settlers also attacked Palestinians. svet.sme.sk ↗
The European Union stated that it takes seriously the criticism of the attacks voiced by Israeli officials, while also expecting concrete steps to stop them. The United States also called on Israel to do more to deter settlers from similar attacks. Independent ↗
The incident triggered diplomatic reactions from several European countries. Further developments will depend on whether Israeli authorities take measures against the perpetrators and strengthen protection for diplomats, Palestinians, and others exposed to settler violence.
EU Condemns Settler Attack on Diplomats and Palestinians
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Osadníci napadli francúzskeho politika aj európskych diplomatov. Paríž žiada zásah Izraela
aktuality.sk
| 11:01 18.10.
Paríž vyzval Izrael zastaviť násilie osadníkov po útoku na francúzskeho občana
svet.sme.sk
| 23:10 17.10.
EÚ odsúdila útok izraelských osadníkov na európskych diplomatov na Západnom brehu
svet.sme.sk
| 15:11 18.10.
Palestinians and European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Independent
| 11:07 18.10.
Westjordanland: EU verurteilt Angriffe von Siedlern scharf
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| 13:06 18.10.
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