Washington Post Photographer Attacked During Olive Harvest in West Bank
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine was attacked by Jewish assailants during an olive harvest near Khirbet Abu Falah in the West Bank. She was hospitalized with injuries and trauma, with her daughter reporting stolen equipment. The IDF and U.S. Embassy condemned the violence, and Prime Minister Netanyahu stated those responsible would be held accountable while calling for an investigation into who initiated the clashes.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine was attacked by Jewish assailants during a West Bank olive harvest.
- Levine was hospitalized with trauma and injuries, and her equipment was reportedly stolen.
- The IDF condemned the violence against innocent people and launched an investigation.
- The U.S. Embassy condemned the attack and called for arrests and convictions.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated those responsible would be held accountable but called for an investigation into who started the violence.
Heidi Levine, a photographer for The Washington Post, was attacked on Tuesday during clashes between Jewish assailants and Palestinian farmers at an olive harvest near the village of Khirbet Abu Falah in the Benjamin region of the West Bank. Levine was evacuated for medical treatment at a hospital. IDF forces called to the scene launched an investigation into the incident, with the military quickly condemning the event, stating that "harm and violence against innocent people is an intolerable phenomenon."
Levine's daughter, Dr. Ashley Milner, provided an update on her mother's condition, reporting that she is traumatized, suffering from numerous bruises, and may require surgery. "15 assailants attacked her, lynched her, and stole equipment worth tens of thousands of shekels," Milner said.
The U.S. Embassy issued a condemnation of the attack, stating, "We condemn criminal violence by any party in the West Bank, and call for investigations, arrests, and convictions of those responsible."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the incident, stating that "those responsible will be held accountable." However, in a post on X, he refrained from assigning blame to either side. "Many facts have yet to be clarified. According to reports, about 200 Arabs and left-wing activists clashed with 40 Israeli youths. The investigation must determine who initiated the violence," he wrote.
The olive harvest season in the West Bank has been marked by violence, with reports of heavy gunfire in the Qedumim area, prompting the IDF to deploy to a nearby village.
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