Masked settlers attack French mayor during olive harvest in West Bank

Masked Israeli settlers attacked a French mayor and European diplomats in the West Bank on October 17. The group was picking olives near the Palestinian village of Taybeh when the attack happened. French mayor Bernard Baudoux was knocked down and left sitting on the ground. Catholic representatives were also targeted in the incident. A Guardian reporter filmed the masked men just seconds before they attacked. Belgium's foreign minister spoke out about the targeting of European officials. The day before, American photojournalist Heidi Levine was hospitalised after a separate attack by Israeli militants in the same region. Israeli activists recorded video of the scene after the violence. European governments have responded with concern to the attacks on their officials.