Netanyahu Questions Settler Attack on EU Diplomats, Cites Smear Campaign
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu questioned reports of Israeli settlers attacking European diplomats, suggesting it might be a smear campaign. An activist described the alleged attack in Taybeh, stating masked settlers with clubs surrounded vehicles and made threats. Victims reportedly included a French mayor and Belgium's consul general in Jerusalem.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu questioned the validity of settler attack reports on EU diplomats.
- Netanyahu suggested the incident could be part of a smear campaign against Israel.
- An activist described masked settlers using clubs and making death threats.
- The alleged attack occurred in Taybeh and targeted European diplomats.
- Victims reportedly included a French mayor and Belgium's consul general.
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