Taybeh: (RightNow) In the occupied West Bank town of Taybeh, Israeli settlers attacked European diplomats, including a French mayor and an archbishop. The attack resulted in three injuries and damage to a Belgian diplomatic mission vehicle.

According to reports, Israeli settlers also targeted Palestinian farmers harvesting olives. An elderly woman was assaulted, and one person required six stitches on the head. This incident occurred on Saturday.

Following the incident, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister condemned the attacks. They stated that assaults on olive harvesters or diplomatic duties are unacceptable and reiterated efforts to impose EU sanctions on Israeli settlers.

It is noted that since September 27, over 170 attacks have occurred, resulting in four deaths and over 100 injuries, with thousands of olive trees affected, according to an Israeli human rights organization.

Israeli Foreign Minister also condemned the attack, and police have launched an investigation. Israeli authorities have advised foreign diplomats to contact the military before visiting the West Bank.