Belgium Condemns Attack on Foreign Diplomats in West Bank
Belgium condemned the attack on foreign diplomats and Palestinians by violent individuals near Ramallah, urging EU sanctions. Israeli politicians also denounced the incident.
Belgium's Foreign Minister strongly condemned the attack on Palestinians and foreign diplomats by violent individuals in the West Bank village of Taybeh near Ramallah. The official announced that Belgium will continue pushing for European Union sanctions against those responsible for the violence and their supporters.
International Incident in Taybeh
The attack targeted Palestinians, the Consul General of Belgium, French and Polish diplomats, and Catholic representatives. A French mayor was assaulted, and a Belgian vehicle was damaged during the incident. "Our team is safe," the foreign minister clarified, emphasizing that Palestinians face such violence daily while harvesting olives or performing diplomatic duties.
"Impunity for violent settlers must end. Belgium will continue to press for European Union sanctions against those responsible for this violence and those who support them," the Belgian Foreign Minister stated.
Israeli Political Reactions
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar! party, sharply criticized the government, stating that Jewish terror is occurring under official patronage. Yair Golan echoed these concerns, demanding the reinstatement of administrative detentions against dangerous extremists and immediate law enforcement action.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also condemned the severe violence by Israeli offenders in the Taybeh area, noting that the Israel Police launched an investigation while forensic teams gathered evidence. Sa'ar added that the Foreign Ministry is in contact with the affected nations' ambassadors, though he noted that the visit was not coordinated in advance with the IDF.
