American Photojournalist Attacked by Jewish Rioters Near Ramallah
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
An American photojournalist for The Washington Post, Heidi Levine, was attacked and injured by masked Jewish rioters during an olive harvest near Ramallah. The rioters allegedly threw stones and set olive trees on fire. Both the IDF and Israel Police condemned the violence, particularly against journalists, and have opened investigations into the incident. The Foreign Press Association called for action against the attackers and for Prime Minister Netanyahu to address the issue seriously.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- American photojournalist Heidi Levine was attacked by masked Jewish rioters near Ramallah.
- The rioters threw stones and set olive trees on fire during an olive harvest.
- Levine stated she was kicked repeatedly after being knocked to the ground.
- The IDF and Israel Police condemned the violence and launched investigations.
- The Foreign Press Association urged authorities to apprehend the rioters and called on the Prime Minister to take the issue seriously.
An American photojournalist working for The Washington Post, Heidi Levine, was attacked and injured by masked Jewish rioters during an olive harvest near the Palestinian village of Abu Falah, west of Ramallah, on Friday. Levine recounted that she was filming the rioters throwing stones with slingshots when they approached her, knocked her to the ground, and kicked her repeatedly. She stated that her protective vest and helmet likely saved her life. The rioters also reportedly set olive trees on fire.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) condemned the violence, stating that their forces and Border Police responded to a report of violent friction near the village. The IDF confirmed that a foreign journalist was injured during the incident and that all details are being investigated. The military issued a strong condemnation of the event, calling any violence a serious and intolerable phenomenon that requires a multi-organizational solution, and pledged to work with relevant authorities to eradicate it.
The Israel Police confirmed that an investigation has been opened into the incidents in the villages of Khirbet Abu Falah and Turmus Ayya, where stones were allegedly thrown and vehicles set on fire. Police and forensic investigators were dispatched to the scenes to collect evidence and testimonies. The police also condemned the violence, particularly against members of the press, and vowed to investigate and prosecute those involved.
The Foreign Press Association in Israel issued a sharp statement following the attack on Levine, calling on the army to protect civilians from attackers and urging authorities to apprehend the rioters. The association also called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop dismissing these attacks and to recognize the seriousness of the problem.
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