Netanyahu Questions Account of Settler Attack on European Delegation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cast doubt on the accounts of a settler attack that targeted a delegation of European diplomats, French clerics, and a visiting mayor in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred shortly before new video footage emerged showing a Guardian reporter filming masked militants just seconds before the assault.

Despite the serious accusations leveled against Israeli settlers, Netanyahu's office responded with a social media post questioning the need for "serious evidence" for such claims. The prime minister's reaction has drawn criticism for its lack of a pledge to hold those responsible accountable and bring them to justice, particularly as global attention focuses on the escalating violence in the region.