Masked Israeli settlers carried out an assault in the occupied West Bank, targeting European diplomats, a French mayor and local Palestinians, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
The attack took place in a residential area of the West Bank, a territory that has been under Israeli occupation since 1967. The assailants, who were not identified beyond wearing masks, struck the diplomatic convoy and a group of Palestinian residents, causing injuries and property damage.
European officials were among the victims, with several diplomats reporting being physically attacked and having their vehicles damaged. A French mayor was also assaulted during the incident, though he was unharmed.
Local Palestinian residents were caught in the crossfire, with several reporting injuries and displacement from their homes. The exact motive behind the attack remains unclear, but authorities are investigating the incident as a potential act of political intimidation.
Israeli security forces responded to the scene, detaining several individuals suspected of involvement. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of foreign diplomats and the escalating tensions in the region.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>