Israel Condemns West Bank Violence After Settler Attack on Diplomats, Reporter
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Israeli officials condemned violence in the West Bank after settlers allegedly attacked a European diplomat convoy and rioters injured a civilian and a Washington Post photographer. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar pledged to bring attackers to justice, while President Isaac Herzog apologized to the injured photographer. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office called for evidence for serious accusations. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed disturbance over the images and stated that "Trump doesn't want to see a crisis in the West Bank."
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israeli police are investigating an alleged settler attack on a European diplomat convoy in Taybeh.
- The IDF condemned the Taybeh incident as a "severe act of violence."
- President Isaac Herzog apologized to Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine after she was attacked.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar vowed to identify and prosecute those responsible for the attacks.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office called for evidence to support serious accusations.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed distress over the violence and an injured American reporter.
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