Washington Post Photographer Beaten by Settlers During West Bank Olive Harvest
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
American photojournalist Heidi Levine was beaten and robbed by masked Israeli settlers while covering the olive harvest in the West Bank on Friday. The assault occurred near Abu Falah, where settlers allegedly attacked Palestinian farmers. Levine, working for The Washington Post, was hospitalized in stable condition. Israeli police and the IDF are investigating the incident, while the Binyamin Regional Council disputed Palestinian accounts, calling it a provocation. The U.S. Embassy condemned the violence and called for accountability.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was beaten and robbed by masked Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
- The attack occurred near Abu Falah during the annual Palestinian olive harvest on Friday.
- Levine reported being kicked repeatedly and stated her protective gear likely saved her life.
- Israeli police and the IDF have launched investigations into the violence.
- The Binyamin Regional Council claimed the incident was a "planned provocation" by the Palestinian Authority.
- The U.S. Embassy condemned the violence and called for investigations and accountability.
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