Settlers Attack Olive Harvesters, Injure US Journalist in West Bank
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters and injured Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine in the West Bank village of Abu Falah on Friday. Levine sustained serious injuries, including broken ribs and vertebrae. The Israeli military and police are investigating the violence, while the U.S. Embassy condemned the attack and called for accountability. The Prime Minister's Office stated the facts are unclear and under investigation, acknowledging reports of violence from both sides. Similar settler attacks on olive harvesters were reported in other West Bank areas.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- US journalist Heidi Levine was severely injured by settlers during an olive harvest in the West Bank.
- Levine sustained broken ribs, vertebrae, and a severe hand injury requiring surgery.
- Dozens of masked settlers attacked Palestinian villagers with rocks and beatings.
- The Israeli military and police are investigating the violence, with the Prime Minister's Office stating facts are unclear.
- The U.S. Embassy condemned the attack and called for arrests and convictions.
- Similar settler attacks on olive harvesters were reported in other West Bank locations.
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