Settler attacks surge during West Bank olive harvest; EU diplomats targeted

Violent settler attacks against Palestinian farmers and international observers have intensified during the olive harvest season in the West Bank, with a recent incident involving EU diplomats drawing formal condemnation from France and Belgium. The attacks, which occur annually but have escalated in frequency and severity, disrupt a key Palestinian economic activity and challenge EU diplomatic presence. Critics argue that EU statements lack enforcement mechanisms, highlighting a gap between rhetoric and action.