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Israeli Settlers Attack French Mayor in West Bank
Israeli settlers beat French mayor during West Bank olive harvest convoy, sparking international condemnation.
In brief
Israeli settlers beat French mayor during West Bank olive harvest convoy, sparking international condemnation. Israeli settlers attacked French mayor Bernard Baudoux in West Bank olive harvest, prompting Israeli government to investigate while Netanyahu accused diplomats of poor coordination. Originally reported by…
Settlers attack diplomatic convoy
Israeli settlers attacked a European diplomat convoy in the West Bank during the Palestinian olive harvest.
“i think that if settlers are behaving like this, there is a tolerance on the part of the israeli government”
French mayor beaten by settlers
78-year-old french mayor bernard baudoux was beaten with iron bars by masked settlers after joining palestinian olive farmers.
“the whole world needs to know what’s happening”
Mayor's international appeal
Baudoux urged global awareness of the violence, saying he would return to france after the attack.
“for me, i’ll go back to my country and everything will be fine”
Israeli government response
Israel’s foreign ministry condemned the attack while promising an investigation into the violence.
“the israeli authorities must arrest those responsable for these appalling acts”
Netanyahu's defense
Netanyahu accused diplomats of poor coordination and claimed the mayor was a communist supporting palestinians.
“we urge caution before drawing conclusions about the attacks”
Opposition criticism
Former military chief gadi eineskot called the violence a threat to israel’s legitimacy and described it as jewish terrorism.
“this is burning away the little legitimacy the state of israel still possesses”
International reaction
Belgium and international leaders condemned the violence, demanding accountability for settlers and civilian safety.
“the israeli authorities must arrest those responsable for these appalling acts”
In short
Israeli settlers attacked French mayor Bernard Baudoux in West Bank olive harvest, prompting Israeli government to investigate while Netanyahu accused diplomats of poor coordination.
