# Israeli Settlers Attack French Mayor in West Bank

> Israeli settlers beat French mayor during West Bank olive harvest convoy, sparking international condemnation.
- Title: Israeli Settlers Attack French Mayor in West Bank · France24
- Summary: Israeli settlers beat French mayor during West Bank olive harvest convoy, sparking international condemnation. Israeli settlers attacked French mayor Bernard…
- Keywords: breaking, israeli settlers, french mayor, west bank, olive harvest, benedict baudoux, jerusalem, israeli government, netanyahu, palestinian olive harvest, settlement violence, international condemnation
- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/middle-east/20261017-israeli-settlers-attack-european-delegation-convoy-in-west-bank-beat-french-mayor
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- Topics: breaking, israeli settlers, french mayor, west bank, olive harvest, benedict baudoux, jerusalem, israeli government, netanyahu, palestinian olive harvest, settlement violence, international condemnation
## 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
## Key takeaway

Israeli settlers attacked French mayor Bernard Baudoux in West Bank olive harvest, prompting Israeli government to investigate while Netanyahu accused diplomats of poor coordination.