Israeli settlers attack Palestinian farmers and European diplomats in Taybeh

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers and a European delegation during an olive harvest in Taybeh on Saturday, October 17, according to reports from Holy Land Watcher and Agence France-Presse. The group of masked settlers, some carrying clubs, approached the delegation in the West Bank town.

The attack targeted several officials, including Archbishop Vincent Dollmann of Cambrai and Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison. Bernard Baudoux, the mayor of Aulnoye-Aymeries, was reportedly kicked and struck with iron bars while participating in the harvest. Settlers also stopped civilian and diplomatic vehicles belonging to representatives from France, Belgium, and Poland. A vehicle from the Belgian consulate sustained a broken window.

Local priest Bashar Fawadleh reported that the violence also affected residents, noting that one person required stitches for a head injury and an elderly woman was assaulted. Israeli authorities have announced they are opening an investigation into the incidents.