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French mayor attacked by masked settlers during West Bank visit
Bernard Baudoux, mayor of the northern French town of Aulnoye-Aymeries, reported being assaulted by masked individuals while observing an olive harvest in the occupied Palestinian territories. The incident underscores ongoing tensions between Palestinian farmers and Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
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The French municipal leader said he came under attack from masked settlers while witnessing an olive harvest operation in the occupied West Bank. Baudoux, who leads the commune in the Nord department of France, was present during the agricultural activity when the alleged assault occurred.
Olive harvesting in the West Bank has become a flashpoint for confrontation, with Palestinian farmers frequently reporting harassment and violence from nearby settler communities. The seasonal harvest typically brings international observers and solidarity activists to the region to document conditions and provide protective presence.
The French government has not yet issued an official statement regarding the reported incident. France, along with other European nations, has expressed concerns about settler violence and its impact on Palestinian communities in occupied territories.
The assault represents the latest in a pattern of tensions surrounding Palestinian agricultural activities in areas adjacent to Israeli settlements. Authorities have not confirmed details of the attack or identified those allegedly responsible.