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France demands Israel stop 'acts of terror' after settler attack
European diplomats were attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the West Bank on Saturday while observing an olive harvest.
In brief
European diplomats were attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the West Bank on Saturday while observing an olive harvest. France and Belgium demanded Israeli authorities arrest perpetrators and prevent further violence after masked settlers attacked EU diplomats in the West Bank. Originally reported by POLITICO.
Masked settlers attack EU diplomats
Masked Israeli settlers attacked diplomats from France, Poland and Belgium in Taybeh, a Christian town north of Jerusalem, on Saturday while they watched olive harvesting.
France demands arrests and action
France's Foreign Ministry called on Israeli authorities to arrest perpetrators and take all necessary measures to stop these acts of terror and ensure diplomat safety under international law.
“France calls on the Israeli authorities to arrest the perpetrators of this extremely serious assault and bring them to justice.”
Belgium and EU condemn violence
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxim Prévot said a Belgian vehicle was damaged and called for EU sanctions against those responsible. The EU strongly condemned the attacks and demanded accountability.
Israel condemns but urges caution
The Israel Defense Forces strongly condemned the violence and said no IDF soldiers were present. Prime Minister Netanyahu's office urged caution before drawing conclusions, calling any violence against diplomats unacceptable.
In short
France and Belgium demanded Israeli authorities arrest perpetrators and prevent further violence after masked settlers attacked EU diplomats in the West Bank.
