EU condemns attacks by violent settlers, including on diplomats, spokesperson says

The European Union “strongly condemns” attacks by violent settlers in the West Bank , including against European diplomats, the bloc's foreign policy spokesperson said on Sunday. The statement came a day after Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian civilians, European diplomats and a French mayor in the occupied West Bank. For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page. “We take positive note of statements by several Israeli representatives who condemned the attacks but we expect full accountability as well as effective measures to prevent continued acts of violence and violent harassment against Palestinians, including during the ongoing olive harvest season, as well as against journalists,” the EU spokesperson said. Read more: US wants Israel to ‘crack down’ on settler violence in West Bank, Rubio says Israeli settlers attack diplomatic cars in West Bank, beat French mayor: Witnesses Advertisement Advertisement