Israeli Settlers Attack European Diplomats

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1. 17 Oct

   JERUSALEM (AP) — Masked settlers attacked a group of European diplomats during a visit to the occupied West Bank on Saturday, Belgium’s foreign minister said, on a second day of high-profile assaults on Palestinians and others during the sensitive olive harvest.

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• 18 Oct Guardian reporter filmed masked militants seconds before West Bank attack on French mayorIsraeli militants attacked a delegation including European diplomats and French clergy in the West Bank, injuring Mayor Bernard Baudoux of Aulnoye-Aymeries. The Guardian filmed the moments before the attack, showing masked men threatening the group with sticks as they approached their vehicles. In response to the assault, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office dismissed the incident without acknowledging…The Guardian
• 18 Oct JERUSALEM DAILY: Settlers attack EU diplomatsSettlers in the occupied West Bank attacked a European Union delegation as they visited olive harvesters near Taybeh. According to reports from Haaretz, despite multiple warnings of impending danger, Israeli forces did not intervene to protect the EU team. Al Jazeera is providing updates on the incident.Al Jazeera
• 18 Oct EU condemns Israeli settler attack on diplomats in occupied West BankThe European Union condemned an attack by Israeli settlers on a convoy of European diplomats visiting Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank to support olive growers. This occurred on Saturday near Taybeh when masked attackers threatened and physically assaulted members of the delegation, including Bernard Baudoux, the 78-year-old mayor from France. The EU called for accountability and action against further…Al Jazeera
• 18 Oct Why have settler pogroms surged during olive harvest season in West Bank?The European Union has condemned Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians and EU diplomats during the olive harvest season in the occupied West Bank, noting an increase in violent incidents compared to previous years. The EU called for Israel to abide by international law and halt settlement expansion but critics argue that without concrete action from Israeli authorities, such condemnations will not deter future…Al Jazeera
• 18 Oct Palestinians and European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West BankOn Saturday in the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian civilians, European diplomats including Belgian and French officials, and a French mayor. Bernard Baudoux, the mayor of Aulnoye-Aymeries, was harvesting olives when he was violently assaulted by masked settlers. Belgium's foreign minister Maxime Prevot called on Israel to ensure safety for Palestinians and diplomats, criticizing the lack of…The Independent
• 18 Oct Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat up French mayorOn Saturday, Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank, including severely assaulting a visiting French mayor, Bernard Baudoux. The attack occurred during the Palestinian olive harvest when Baudoux was joining local farmers; he was beaten with iron bars and kicked by masked settlers while wearing a French tricolour sash. Israel’s foreign ministry condemned the violence but…Dawn
• 18 Oct Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West BankMasked Israeli settlers attacked European diplomats, a French mayor, and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, leading to strong criticism from Europe. The attacks occurred during the olive harvest season and are described as part of an increasing wave of violence by settlers against civilians.Al Jazeera
• 17 Oct France demands Israel act after 'criminal violence' against visiting mayorFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called on Israel to address “criminal violence” following an attack on French mayor Bernard Baudoux by Israeli settlers in the West Bank on October 17, 2026. The 78-year-old mayor was beaten and verbally abused while supporting Palestinian olive farmers near Jerusalem; he accused the Israeli government of tolerating such behavior from settlers. Barrot urged Israeli…The Hindu
• 17 Oct Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West BankBelgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot reported that Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian civilians, several European diplomats, and a French mayor during a visit to the occupied West Bank. The Belgian minister accused Israeli authorities of failing to protect these individuals and called for an end to impunity for settler violence. In response, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar described the attackers as…ABC News (AU)
• 17 Oct Masked settlers attack European diplomats in occupied West BankOn October 17, 2026, masked Israeli settlers attacked a group of European diplomats visiting the occupied West Bank, including Belgium's consul general and French and Polish diplomats. At least four people have been killed and over 100 injured since the olive harvest began earlier that month. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot condemned the attacks as linked to Israel’s “illegal settlement policy” and vowed to…The Hindu

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