Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank, seriously injuring French mayor Bernard Baudoux during an olive harvest event.
Israeli settlers attack diplomats in West Bank
On Saturday, October 17, Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank, according to a witness and two diplomatic sources, as reported by AFP. The incident involved a group of diplomats who were conducting a visit in the region.French mayor injured in the attack
In a video viewed by AFP, Bernard Baudoux, the communist mayor of the town of Aulnoye-Aymeries in northern France, is seen lying on the ground against a car. His life is not in danger, a diplomat specified. Baudoux was participating in an olive harvest event in Taybeh, alongside French, Belgian, and Polish representatives.Attack details and context
According to a video, it would be Bernard Baudoux, the communist mayor of Aulnoye-Aymeries. Israeli settlers attacked Saturday a convoy of European diplomats conducting a visit in the occupied Cisjordan, beating a French mayor, indicated to AFP a witness and two diplomatic sources. The attack occurred during an olive harvest event in Taybeh.Violence escalates in region
A 78-year-old French elected official was notably violently struck. The attack happened at a time when attacks against Palestinian farmers are increasing, highlighting growing tensions in the occupied West Bank.
