Israeli settlers attack vehicles of European diplomats in West Bank
Seven masked Israeli settlers surrounded diplomatic vehicles. They assaulted diplomats from France, Belgium and Poland.
A group of Israeli settlers attacked diplomatic vehicles on Saturday. The vehicles carried diplomats from France, Belgium and Poland.
The attack happened near the village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank. Seven masked men surrounded a diplomatic vehicle using off-road vehicles.
They demanded identification and smashed a window. Video footage shows a diplomat on the ground.
The incident took place during the olive harvest. Israel's military said no soldiers were there.
The military had not coordinated the visit. Israeli police opened an investigation.
A similar violent incident happened on Friday. Israeli settlers assaulted Palestinian olive harvesters near Abu Falah.
A Washington Post photographer was severely injured. She suffered a broken rib, four broken vertebrae, and a finger ripped open, exposing bone.
- Seven masked Israeli settlers
- Attackers
- France, Belgium, Poland
- Target diplomats
- Near village of Taybeh
- Attack location
Why it mattersAttacks on diplomats and journalists in occupied territories can make diplomatic tensions worse. They raise questions about security and rule of law.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though the incidents affect journalists' safety globally and regional stability that Australia monitors.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au·theguardian.com
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