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The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned an attack by Israeli settlers against diplomats, church representatives and other individuals near the town of Taybeh, east of Ramallah.

The ministry stated that the consuls general of France and Belgium, the Polish representative, other diplomats and representatives of the Catholic Church were present during the attack. According to the statement, a French mayor was assaulted and a Belgian vehicle was damaged.

The ministry argued that the attack demonstrated an escalation in organized settler violence targeting the Palestinian people, their land and property. It also stated that international diplomats, journalists, religious figures and individuals expressing solidarity with Palestinians were affected by such attacks.

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates accused the Israeli government of providing protection to settlers and claimed that its policy of impunity encouraged further attacks. The ministry called on the international community to take immediate action and adopt measures to end impunity.