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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
Settlers attack European diplomats in Taybeh
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Masked settlers attacked European diplomats and Catholic representatives in the West Bank village of Taybeh on Saturday, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said. Those targeted included Belgium's consul general and French and Polish diplomats. Israeli police said online footage appeared to show several diplomats being attacked nearby; Belgium's foreign minister said his government would press for EU sanctions against those responsible.
WHO: Israeli settlers, according to Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot
WHAT: Israeli settlers attacked European diplomats and Catholic representatives in Taybeh, according to Prevot.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: Taybeh, West Bank
WHY: The reason for the attack was not reported.
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