A group of European diplomats were attacked on Saturday in the occupied West Bank by masked Israeli settlers. Among those attacked were the Belgian consul general, French and Polish diplomats, and French local politician Bernard Baudoux. A Belgian vehicle was also damaged during the incident. BBC News ↗
Belgium condemned the attack and called on Israel to take measures to protect diplomats. France asked Israeli authorities to stop settler violence. The attack occurred amid rising tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank. Telex ↗
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the attack. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States wants Israel to more vigorously protect against settler attacks and take steps to deter them. RTE News ↗
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for caution in assessing reports of the incident. It questioned the accuracy of some claims and spoke of a possible smear campaign. Netanyahu also stated that convincing evidence is needed before drawing conclusions. Onet Wiadomosci ↗
According to an Italian news agency, the Israeli prime minister called for restraint in assessing information about the attack. Belgian authorities continue to demand clarification of the incident and protection for European diplomatic representatives. Further action will depend on the investigation into the circumstances of the attack and the determination of responsibility. ANSA ↗
European diplomats attacked by settlers in the West Bank
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Siedler attackierten EU-Diplomaten im Westjordanland
Der Standard
| 19:06 17.10.
US wants Israeli 'crack down' on settler violence - Rubio
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European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
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| 20:38 17.10.
Israel FM condemns 'rioters' attack on European diplomats
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| 18:10 17.10.
Paríž vyzval Izrael zastaviť násilie osadníkov po útoku na francúzskeho občana
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Belga külügyminiszter: álarcos telepesek palesztinokra és nyugati diplomatákra támadtak Ciszjordániában
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