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Israeli PM alleges 'smear' campaign over settler attacks

RTE17 October 2026, 16:10 UTCIsrael

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office alleged a "smear" campaign against settlers, as he tried to cast doubt over the circumstances of an attack on European diplomats.

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