Canada condemns Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on Sunday that Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank is unacceptable, citing a recent attack in the town of Taybeh and incidents involving European diplomats, according to Mehr News.

In a statement, Anand described the attack in Taybeh as part of what she called a broader pattern of settler violence. "This unacceptable attack in Taybeh is part of a broader pattern of settler violence that threatens Palestinian communities and weakens efforts towards peace," she said.

The statement also referred to recent attacks against European diplomats in the occupied territory. The Canadian foreign minister linked such incidents to the wider issue of settler violence and its effect on Palestinian communities.

Anand said the violence undermines efforts toward peace. The statement did not provide further details on the specific incidents it referenced or on any measures Canada might take in response.

The Mehr News report identified Canada, Palestine and the Israeli regime as the topics of the story. It did not include additional comment from Israeli or Palestinian officials.

According to Mehr News, the Canadian statement is the latest international reaction to settler violence in the occupied West Bank.