Lapid Slams Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir Over Settler Violence Against Journalists
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for settler violence against journalists and olive harvesters on October 16. Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine was severely injured, requiring surgery for a broken rib and hand injury, after being attacked by masked settlers. Lapid called the incident a "disgrace" and "catastrophe" for Israel, vowing to end such violence. Israeli military forces were present but unable to prevent the continued assault.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Opposition Leader Yair Lapid accused PM Netanyahu and Minister Ben-Gvir of complicity in settler violence.
- Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine was severely injured during an olive harvest attack.
- Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians and the journalist on October 16.
- Lapid called the violence a "disgrace" and "catastrophe" for Israel.
- Levine sustained a broken rib and a severe hand injury requiring surgery.
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid condemned an attack on a Washington Post journalist as government policy, stating that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are complicit in settler violence. The incident occurred on October 16, when dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives, also assaulting Heidi Levine, a journalist covering the event. Levine, who was wearing visible press credentials, was knocked to the ground, kicked, and sustained a broken rib, multiple wounds, and a severe hand injury requiring surgery. At least two other individuals were injured in the assault, according to Reuters. Lapid declared the violence a "disgrace for the State of Israel" and "a catastrophe on the international stage," promising to end such acts. He accused Ben-Gvir of encouraging the settlers and Netanyahu of remaining silent.
Israeli military forces arrived at the scene, but the violence continued. The actions of the military also drew criticism. The Washington Post and Reuters reported on the details of the attack.
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