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EU condemns settler violence against diplomats in West Bank
European Union officials and a French municipal leader were attacked by Israeli settlers during a West Bank visit on Saturday. The incident has drawn sharp criticism from Brussels, which called for accountability from Israeli authorities.
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A delegation of European diplomats and French Mayor François Patriat came under attack from Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, prompting a strongly worded response from the European Union. The assault marked another incident of settler violence targeting international visitors to the disputed territory.
The EU said it "strongly condemns" the attack and called on Israeli authorities to investigate the incident and hold those responsible accountable. Officials expressed concern over escalating tensions in the region and the safety of international representatives operating there.
The attack underscores ongoing friction between the EU and Israel over settlement expansion and the treatment of Palestinians in occupied territories. European nations have repeatedly criticised Israeli settler violence, which they view as destabilising to peace efforts and contrary to international law.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the West Bank, where violence involving settlers, Palestinian residents, and Israeli forces has intensified in recent months. The European delegation's visit was aimed at assessing the humanitarian situation in the territory, according to reports.