Netanyahu Warns of Smear Campaign After Diplomats Attacked in West Bank
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged caution and demanded evidence following reports of masked Israelis attacking European diplomats in the West Bank on Saturday, suggesting a smear campaign against Israel. Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot called the attackers "Jewish terrorists" and blamed the government for the violence. Belgium's Foreign Minister condemned the incident and called for sanctions, while Israel's Foreign Minister also condemned the violence but noted the visit was uncoordinated. The IDF stated its forces were not present during the attack.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of a smear campaign against Israel after European diplomats were reportedly attacked in the West Bank.
- Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot described the attackers as "Jewish terrorists" operating "under the auspices of the government."
- Belgium's Foreign Minister condemned the attack and vowed to pursue sanctions against those responsible.
- Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned the violence but noted the diplomats' visit was uncoordinated with the IDF.
- The IDF stated that its forces were not present at the location during the reported attack.
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