Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Settlers attacked a European diplomatic delegation in Taybeh, east of Ramallah, on Saturday, injuring a French mayor and damaging a Belgian consulate vehicle. Seven masked settlers reportedly carried out the assault, which was described as unusually violent. The incident drew international condemnation, with the U.S., France, and Belgium calling for accountability, while Israel's Prime Minister's office questioned the coordination of the visit. Israeli police have launched an investigation.
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- Settlers attacked a European diplomatic delegation in Taybeh, east of Ramallah, injuring a French mayor.
- Seven masked settlers reportedly used clubs and metal tools in the unprovoked assault.
- A Belgian consulate vehicle was damaged during the attack on the delegation.
- The U.S., France, and Belgium condemned the violence and demanded accountability.
- Israel's Prime Minister's office questioned the delegation's visit coordination.
- Israeli police have opened an investigation into the incident.
Settlers attacked a European diplomatic delegation on Saturday afternoon during an olive harvest event in the village of Taybeh, east of Ramallah. The assault resulted in the injury of a French mayor and damage to a Belgian consulate vehicle, according to a participating European diplomat. The diplomat told the Hebrew website "Walla" that seven masked settlers descended from the hills carrying clubs and metal tools, surrounding and attacking the delegation's vehicles. The attackers kicked the French mayor in the head after assaulting him and chanted "Long live France." A vehicle belonging to the Belgian consulate sustained damage, with one of its windows smashed. The diplomat described the attack as more violent than previous incidents, suggesting it was organized to send a message to Europeans. The delegation had arrived in Taybeh, the last exclusively Christian village in the West Bank, for a solidarity event during the olive harvest season.
International condemnation followed the incident, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on Israel to take firm action to curb settler violence. France and Belgium demanded accountability for those responsible for the attack. In response, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu questioned the ability to determine the sequence of events and responsibilities based on published photos, noting the delegation's visit was uncoordinated with the Israeli military. The Israeli police have opened an investigation into the incident, amid calls for the perpetrators to be held accountable.
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