EU Sanctions Feared as Jewish Attack on Diplomats Sparks International Outcry

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot strongly condemned the assault, attributing it to Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria. Prévot stated that Brussels will continue to push for European Union sanctions against those involved in the violence and their supporters, linking the incident to Israeli policy in Judea and Samaria, which he condemned. He reported that a French mayor within the delegation was assaulted, and urged Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of Palestinians, diplomats, and journalists.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the attack and stated that a police investigation is underway, with forensic teams from the Judea and Samaria District collecting evidence at the scene. Saar expressed regret that the diplomatic visit had not been coordinated in advance with the IDF, suggesting that such coordination could have enhanced the visitors' security. The Foreign Ministry is assisting the affected countries and communicating with their ambassadors to support law enforcement efforts.