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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
European diplomats allegedly attacked in West Bank
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Israeli settlers allegedly attacked European diplomats and Catholic representatives in the village of Taybeh in the West Bank on Saturday, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said. The targeted group included Belgium's consul general and French and Polish diplomats. Israeli police said online footage appeared to show several diplomats being attacked near the village.
WHO: Israeli settlers
WHAT: Allegedly attacked European diplomats and Catholic representatives in Taybeh, according to Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: Taybeh, West Bank
WHY: The reason for the alleged attack was not reported.
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