EU Condemns West Bank Attack on Diplomatic Mission, Demands Accountability
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
The European Union and France condemned settler attacks on a diplomatic mission in the West Bank village of Taybeh. The EU demanded accountability from Israel for the incident, which targeted European diplomats. France called on Israeli authorities to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the attack, which included the mayor of Oullins-Amour and representatives from Poland and Belgium.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The European Union condemned settler attacks on a diplomatic mission in the West Bank village of Taybeh.
- The EU expects Israel to hold perpetrators accountable for the attack on diplomats.
- France also condemned the settler violence and urged Israel to prosecute those responsible.
- The attack targeted European diplomats, including the mayor of Oullins-Amour, and representatives from Poland and Belgium.
- The incident occurred during olive harvesting activities in the West Bank.
The European Union on Sunday strongly condemned an attack on a diplomatic delegation in the West Bank village of Taybeh, carried out by what it described as violent settlers. A spokesperson for the EU stated, "The EU strongly condemns the recent attacks carried out by violent settlers in the West Bank, including against European diplomats." While acknowledging statements of condemnation from some Israeli representatives, the EU "expects accountability."
The French Foreign Ministry also issued a statement denouncing settler violence against Palestinians and activists involved in olive harvesting in several West Bank locations. France urged Israeli authorities to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the "serious attack." The ministry emphasized that Israeli authorities must take all necessary measures to end such "terrorist acts" and ensure the safety of civilians and diplomatic missions, in accordance with international law.
Among those attacked in Taybeh was the mayor of Oullins-Amour, along with representatives from Poland and Belgium, according to the French Foreign Ministry.
