President Herzog Condemns Attack on Washington Post Photographer
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
President Isaac Herzog spoke with Heidi Levine, a Washington Post photographer attacked by rioters in the Benjamin region. Herzog condemned the "despicable behavior" of the attackers, calling it unrepresentative of Israel's values. He urged law enforcement to investigate thoroughly and bring the perpetrators to justice. The President expressed deep sorrow for Levine's experience and wished her a swift recovery.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- President Isaac Herzog condemned the attack on Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine.
- Herzog called the attackers' behavior "despicable" and unrepresentative of Israel.
- The photographer was attacked by rioters in the Benjamin region.
- President Herzog urged law enforcement to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators.
- Heidi Levine is a 63-year-old photographer for The Washington Post.
- The incident occurred on October 17th.
President Isaac Herzog spoke on Saturday evening, October 17th, with Heidi Levine, a 63-year-old photographer for The Washington Post, who was attacked by rioters in the Benjamin region the previous day. "As President of the State of Israel, I strongly condemn this outrageous and shocking phenomenon of violence, both in the terrible attack you experienced and in other serious cases like what happened today in Tayibe," Herzog stated. He added that he was morally tormented during Shabbat contemplating the incident and expressed deep sorrow and apology for what she endured. "The despicable behavior of these criminals does not represent the citizens and values of the State of Israel," he said.
Herzog emphasized that Israel is a democratic state of law and must act with an iron fist against all violence. He noted that the circumstances of each case are being thoroughly investigated and expressed anticipation for the investigation's conclusions. The President urged all government, security, and law enforcement bodies to use all available means to investigate deeply, apprehend the perpetrators, and bring them to justice. He concluded by sending a message of support to Levine and her family, wishing her strong health and a speedy recovery on behalf of the entire nation.
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