US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Condemns Settler Violence in West Bank
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced deep concern over increased violence by radical Israeli settlers in Judea and Samaria, calling on Israel to take further preventative measures. His remarks followed an attack on American journalist Heidi Levine amid settler violence against Palestinians, which also reportedly injured two others. Belgium's Foreign Minister reported similar attacks on European diplomats and a French mayor. Statistics show at least 170 settler attacks on Palestinians since September 27.
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- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Israel to prevent settler violence in Judea and Samaria.
- An attack on American journalist Heidi Levine occurred amid settler violence on Friday.
- At least two people were injured in the incident involving the journalist.
- Belgium's Foreign Minister reported attacks on European diplomats and a French mayor.
- Yesh Din documented at least 170 radical Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians since Sept. 27.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed serious concern over escalating violence by radical Israeli settlers in Judea and Samaria, urging Israeli authorities to take additional measures to prevent such incidents. "We are very concerned about these images and what we are seeing," Rubio stated, emphasizing that Washington has repeatedly called on Israel to act against these actions. The statement followed the release of a video showing an attack on Heidi Levine, an American photojournalist for The Washington Post, which occurred on Friday amid clashes and settler attacks on Palestinians. At least two people were reportedly injured in the incident. Rubio indicated that the U.S. State Department has requested further information on the circumstances, including the attack on the American journalist, and expected a response from the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem by Sunday.
Belgium's Foreign Minister also reported separate incidents in Judea and Samaria involving attacks on European diplomats and the mayor of a French city. Statistics from the Israeli human rights organization Yesh Din indicate at least 170 attacks by radical Israeli settlers on Palestinians since September 27, a period coinciding with the annual olive harvest. Washington is stressing the need for more decisive Israeli actions to curb violence and prevent future attacks. Previously, Rubio had sharply criticized Amnesty International, urging the organization to focus on the actions of the Iranian regime.
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