EU condemns settler attacks in West Bank, rejects Ben-Gvir’s Gaza remarks

Amman, Aug. 22 (Petra) — The European Union condemned settler
attacks in the West Bank and expressed concern over the deteriorating
situation in the village of Qusra, south of Nablus, where Palestinian
families have remained trapped inside their homes for nearly two
weeks due to settler attacks.

In a statement issued Saturday and published by the European External
Action Service in Brussels, the EU said the situation in Qusra
reflects an escalation in violence by extremist settlers, including
intimidation, harassment, property vandalism, and physical assaults,
aimed at forcing Palestinians to leave their homes.

The EU also rejected recent remarks by Israeli National Security
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding the Gaza Strip, saying
inflammatory and offensive rhetoric does not contribute to easing
tensions.

//Petra// AF