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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
Settlers attack European diplomats in Taybeh
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Masked Israeli settlers attacked European diplomats, a French mayor and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Taybeh on Saturday. Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said the group targeted Belgium's consul general, French and Polish diplomats, and Catholic representatives. The Israeli military condemned the violence, while the prime minister's office called it part of a "smear" campaign.
WHO: Masked Israeli settlers
WHAT: attacked European diplomats, a French mayor and Palestinians in Taybeh
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: Taybeh, West Bank
WHY: The reason for the attack was not reported.
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