Washington Post Demands Full Probe Into Attack on Photojournalist Heidi Levine in West Bank
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Washington Post is demanding a full investigation after its photojournalist Heidi Levine was severely injured during an attack by Israeli settlers on Palestinian farmers in Abu Falah village. Levine sustained a deep finger wound requiring surgery, a fractured rib, and broken vertebrae. The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem condemned the attack and called for accountability. The incident occurred during the olive harvest season, which has seen other clashes in the region.
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- Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was severely injured by settlers in Abu Falah village while covering an attack on Palestinian farmers.
- Levine sustained a deep finger wound requiring surgery, a fractured rib, and broken vertebrae during the assault.
- The Washington Post and the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem condemned the attack and called for a thorough investigation and accountability.
- Approximately 80 settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters, setting fires and throwing stones, with Palestinians responding in self-defense.
- Levine stated she was repeatedly kicked for about ten minutes and believes her protective gear saved her life.
- The incident occurred during the olive harvest season, which has seen other clashes between settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank.
The Washington Post has called for a comprehensive investigation into an assault on its American photojournalist, Heidi Levine, while she was covering an attack by settlers on Palestinian farmers in the village of Abu Falah, northeast of Ramallah. Levine underwent surgery for a severe finger injury that nearly resulted in its loss.
Matt Murray, the newspaper's Editor-in-Chief, condemned the attack and demanded accountability for those responsible, stating Levine was clearly marked as a journalist. He expressed the paper's anger over the targeting of a journalist documenting events, while also noting relief that she received medical attention and reached safety.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem also condemned the assault, emphasizing the U.S. administration's priority on the safety of American citizens and its monitoring of the incident reports. The spokesperson urged for investigations, apprehension, and prosecution of those involved.
Levine's daughter, Ashley Milner, told the Associated Press that her mother sustained a deep wound to her left index finger, reaching the bone and exposing the tendon, nearly causing its amputation. She added that Levine also suffered a fractured rib, several fractured vertebrae, and other bodily injuries.
According to Palestinian reports, approximately 80 settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters in Abu Falah on Friday, setting fire to several olive trees and throwing stones at the farmers. Palestinians reportedly threw stones in self-defense.
Levine recounted being repeatedly kicked, estimating at least 50 kicks, during the roughly ten-minute assault as she tried to protect her camera equipment and bag. She noted that she was wearing a protective vest and helmet, which she believes helped save her life.
In a related incident on Saturday, Israeli military and border police were called to the area east of Tulkarm following clashes between settlers and Palestinians during the olive harvest season. Reports indicated several Palestinians were injured, and the circumstances of a reported hit-and-run incident in the area are under investigation.
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