West Bank Settlers Reportedly Attack Palestinians and European Diplomats
Reports say Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in the West Bank. UPI says visiting European diplomats were allegedly attacked in Taybeh near Ramallah.
The attack happened on Saturday. The delegation included officials from Belgium, France, Poland and the Vatican.
Witnesses told The New York Times that extremists assaulted residents. The extremists also broke a window in a European diplomatic vehicle.
Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine was attacked a day before that. UPI and The Associated Press reported this.
Settler violence was rising during the olive harvest. The New York Times reported this.
The Associated Press reported attacks on a second day in a row. The BBC reported that the Israeli military condemned the violence.
UPI reported that Israeli police are investigating. The prime minister's office said it was part of a smear campaign. The office urged caution while facts were being established.
Key Terms 3
- West Bank Land west of Jordan where many Palestinians live, under Israeli control.
- settlers Israelis who live in communities built on occupied Palestinian land.
- smear campaign Efforts to spread false or unfair claims to damage someone's reputation.