# West Bank Diplomats Attacked by Settlers

> Israeli settlers assault EU diplomats during West Bank olive harvest.
- Title: West Bank Diplomats Attacked by Settlers · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Israeli settlers assault EU diplomats during West Bank olive harvest. Israeli settlers attacked Belgian, French, and Polish diplomats in Taybeh village…
- Keywords: breaking, west bank, israeli settlers, belgium, france, poland, taybeh, olive harvest, diplomats, benedict baudoux, israeli military, gideon saar
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/west-bank-israeli-settlers-attack-eu-diplomats/a-79688819?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: breaking, west bank, israeli settlers, belgium, france, poland, taybeh, olive harvest, diplomats, benedict baudoux, israeli military, gideon saar
## Settlers Attack Diplomats
Israeli settlers attacked Belgian, French, and Polish diplomats in Taybeh village during the West Bank olive harvest.

> Masked men reportedly surrounded a diplomatic vehicle with their off-road vehicles, then demanded identification and smashed a window.
## French Mayor Injured
French mayor Bernard Baudoux, 78, suffered minor injuries after settlers beat him with iron bars and threw him to the ground.

> They arrived completely enraged. It's the gratuitous nature of the violence that stuns me.
## Israeli Foreign Minister Condemns
Israel's foreign minister condemned settlers as 'rioters' and faulted diplomats for not coordinating with Israeli military.

> I strongly condemn the severe acts of violence by Israeli rioters in the area of Taybeh.
## Olive Harvest Violence
West Bank olive harvest season saw increased violence as settlers blocked Palestinian olive harvesting with physical force.

> Settlers have tried to stop Palestinians from harvesting their crops by using physical force.
## Netanyahu's Campaign Strategy
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election campaign focuses on supporting Israeli settlers to gain voter support.

> In hopes of gaining their support in the upcoming election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has championed the cause of the settlers.
## Key takeaway

Israeli settlers attacked Belgian, French, and Polish diplomats in Taybeh village, injuring French mayor Bernard Baudoux.