A timeline of West Bank attacks on Palestinians and foreign officials

What the report says

Al Jazeera published a timeline of recent attacks in the occupied West Bank after a series of incidents involving Palestinian farmers, journalists and foreign officials during the olive harvest season. The report says settler violence has intensified in recent weeks, drawing condemnation from the European Union and renewed attention ahead of Israel’s October 27 election. The article frames the violence as part of a broader pattern of assaults in areas around Taybeh, Aqraba, Nablus and other West Bank locations.

Among the incidents listed were the October 17 attack near Taybeh, where European diplomats and other visitors were reportedly confronted while meeting olive harvesters. Belgian, French and Polish officials were said to be among those present, and a French mayor was reported assaulted. France and Belgium both called for accountability, while the Israeli prime minister’s office questioned the claims and said footage existed but more evidence was needed.

The timeline also included the October 16 assault on American journalist Heidi Levine, who was covering Palestinian farmers when settlers attacked. Witnesses said she was beaten, her equipment taken, and that Israeli soldiers later arrived, fired tear gas and live ammunition, and injured a Palestinian man. Al Jazeera also cited an October 6 assault on AFP photographer Jaafar Ashtiyeh and a July 11 detention of U.S. Representative Ro Khanna and his group by armed settlers. The report highlights concerns over press safety, diplomatic protection and conditions for Palestinians during the harvest season.