# West Bank: Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats

> Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats during West Bank olive harvest.
- Title: West Bank: Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats · Dw
- Summary: Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats during West Bank olive harvest. Israeli settlers attacked French and Belgian diplomats in West Bank village Taybeh…
- Keywords: breaking, west bank, israeli settlers, eu diplomats, taybeh, bernard baudoux, french mayor, belgian consul general, israeli military, netanyahu, olive harvest, news
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/west-bank-israeli-settlers-attack-eu-diplomats-french-mayor/a-79688819?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: breaking, west bank, israeli settlers, eu diplomats, taybeh, bernard baudoux, french mayor, belgian consul general, israeli military, netanyahu, olive harvest, news
## Settlers attack diplomats
Israeli settlers attacked EU diplomats in West Bank village Taybeh during olive harvest season.
## Diplomats targeted
Belgian consul general and French Polish diplomats were among those attacked.
## Violence details
Settlers surrounded diplomatic vehicle with off-road vehicles, smashed window, and beat mayor Bernard Baudoux.
## Mayor's account
Baudoux said settlers kicked him, beat him with iron bars, and threw him to the ground.

> It's the gratuitous nature of the violence that stuns me
## Israeli response
Israeli military said no soldiers were present and attack was not coordinated with them.
## Netanyahu's stance
Netanyahu's office criticized alleged smear campaign against settlers during olive harvest.
## Election context
Netanyahu has championed settlers to gain support during upcoming election campaign.
## Key takeaway

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