Masked settlers attack EU diplomats in West Bank; Belgium urges sanctions

Multiple European diplomatic delegations, including French, Belgian, and Polish officials, were attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, specifically near Taybeh and Ramallah. While Israel's Foreign Minister and President condemned the violence, the Prime Minister's Office initially disputed the incident's description, creating internal and international diplomatic friction. The attacks, which injured some members, are part of a broader surge in settler violence during the olive harvest season and have prompted strong condemnations and calls for accountability from the EU, France, and Belgium, with Belgium urging further EU sanctions.