An armed assault on a group of European diplomats, religious leaders, and a visiting official in the West Bank has sparked controversy over Israel’s handling of violence against foreign allies. Hours after the attack, the government questioned the victims’ account, demanding "serious evidence" before acknowledging the incident, while failing to issue a commitment to hold perpetrators accountable. The response raises concerns about how authorities address violence when those targeted include foreign supporters of Israel. The international reaction to the case continues to grow as details emerge.
Assault on European delegation in West Bank exposes government’s response to violence even when those targeted represent Israel’s alliesHours after Israeli militants attacked a delegation of European diplomats, French clerics and a visiting mayor in the occupied West Bank, Israel’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, responded by questioning the delegation’s account of the assault.“Serious accusations require serious evidence” was the all-caps headline of a social media post from the office of the prime minister. As news of the attack spread globally there was no pledge to find those accountable and bring them to justice. Continue reading...
