# Masked settlers attack European diplomats in occupied West Bank

https://mins.news/en/item/104535

- The Guardian, 2026-10-17 17:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/17/masked-settlers-attack-european-diplomats-occupied-west-bank

> Belgium’s foreign minister said masked settlers attacked visiting European diplomats in Taybeh on Saturday, including Belgian, French and Polish representatives and Catholic figures. Belgium linked the assault to Israel’s “illegal settlement policy” and vowed to press for further EU sanctions. Israel’s military called it a severe act of violence, and police opened an investigation.

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