European diplomats say they were attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank; Israel urges caution before drawing conclusions

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European diplomats from France, Belgium, and Poland stated they were assaulted by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank near Taybeh.
Israeli police have launched an investigation into the incident, with the Prime Minister's office urging caution and suggesting a potential 'smear campaign' against Israel.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot claimed settlers targeted diplomats and Catholic representatives, linking the attack to Israel's 'illegal settlement policy'.
A French mayor, Bernard Baudoux, also reported being attacked, describing the violence as 'gratuitous'.
Poland's foreign ministry confirmed its representatives were unharmed but condemned the incident, attributing responsibility to Israeli settlers.
Violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank has reportedly surged in recent years.
The incident follows a similar attack on Friday where a freelance American photojournalist, Heidi Levine, was injured.

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