French Foreign Minister Demands Sanctions After Mayor Attacked in West Bank
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the assault of French Mayor Bernard Baudoux in Taybeh, West Bank, demanding Israeli authorities sanction the perpetrators. The mayor was part of a European delegation and reportedly attacked by extremist Israeli residents. This incident follows the injury of American photojournalist Heidi Levine, also in the West Bank. Both attacks have drawn international condemnation amid rising regional tensions.
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- French Mayor Bernard Baudoux was assaulted by extremist Israeli residents in Taybeh, West Bank.
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot demanded Israeli authorities sanction the attackers.
- The incident occurred during a European delegation's visit to the Palestinian village.
- American photojournalist Heidi Levine was also injured covering clashes in the West Bank.
- Israeli PM Netanyahu condemned the journalist's attack, while Foreign Minister Sa'ar condemned the delegation's assault.
- The attacks highlight rising tensions and clashes in Judea and Samaria.
French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot condemned on Saturday the assault of French Mayor Bernard Baudoux during a visit to the Palestinian village of Taybeh in Judea and Samaria. Barrot called on Israeli authorities to take action against those responsible for the violence.
Baudoux, the mayor of Aulnoye-Aymeries in northern France, was part of a European delegation meeting with local representatives. The group reportedly encountered extremist Israeli residents, escalating tensions in the region. Barrot described the incident as "revolting" and demanded the perpetrators be arrested and brought to justice, urging Israeli authorities to end the violence and ensure civilian safety.
The attack follows a similar incident the previous day where American photojournalist Heidi Levine was injured while covering clashes near the village of Abu Falah, also in Judea and Samaria. Both events have drawn international condemnation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the assault on the American journalist, stating that "many questions remain" about the exact circumstances. Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar also condemned the violence against the European delegation. The Taybeh incident occurs amidst ongoing tensions in Judea and Samaria, marked by frequent clashes between Israeli residents and Palestinians, particularly during the olive harvest season.
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