Washington Post Photographer Beaten by Masked Settlers During West Bank Olive Harvest
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
American photojournalist Heidi Levine was beaten and robbed by masked Israeli settlers during an olive harvest in the West Bank on Friday. The attack occurred near Abu Falah, where dozens of settlers allegedly set trees on fire and assaulted Palestinian farmers. Levine, who was wearing protective gear, was hospitalized in stable condition. Israeli police have opened an investigation into the incident, while the Binyamin Regional Council claimed it was a Palestinian provocation. Several other clashes and injuries were reported during the olive harvest season.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was attacked and injured by masked Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
- The assault occurred Friday during the annual olive harvest near the village of Abu Falah.
- Levine reported being beaten and robbed, with her camera equipment stolen and vehicle damaged.
- Israeli police have launched an investigation into the violence, which involved dozens of settlers.
- The Binyamin Regional Council disputed Palestinian accounts, calling the incident a "planned provocation."
- Multiple other clashes and injuries were reported across the West Bank during the olive harvest.
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