Israeli police arrested 10 suspects in violent incidents involving attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats in the West Bank. The EU strongly condemned the attacks, urging Israel to take action against settlers.
The arrests followed attacks on a Washington Post journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank, with suspects wearing ritual tassels and using slingshots. Israeli police said the suspects were Israeli citizens involved in acts of violence and illegal construction.
EU members including France, Belgium, and Poland called for Israel to crack down on settler violence, while Israeli officials blamed 'rioters' for the attacks. The incidents highlight rising tensions as settler violence surges, with at least 170 incidents since September.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu questioned the credibility of witnesses, casting doubt on the accounts of French and Belgian diplomats and clergy. The dispute underscores the complexity of verifying claims and the potential for political fallout over the incidents.