Israeli police investigate attack on European diplomats near Taybeh

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Investigation opened; Polish diplomats reported unharmed

Israeli police opened an investigation after an October 17 attack near Taybeh that Belgium’s foreign minister attributed to Israeli settlers, Reuters reported. The minister said Palestinians, European diplomats and a French mayor were attacked. Mayor Bernard Baudoux separately told Reuters he was assaulted while harvesting olives. Poland said its diplomats were unharmed. The Jerusalem Post also reported the police investigation and damage to a Belgian consular vehicle. Reuters reported no immediate announcement of arrests. Belgium said it would press for EU sanctions; the reports describe a diplomatic request without announcing an adopted EU measure.

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