Israeli President Apologizes to Photographer Attacked by Settlers
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
President Isaac Herzog apologized to Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, who was attacked by settlers in the West Bank. Herzog condemned the settlers' "despicable behavior" and vowed that Israel, as a state of law, would act against such violence. He urged government and security officials to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice. The President offered his support and wished Levine a swift recovery.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- President Isaac Herzog apologized to Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine for her attack by settlers.
- Herzog condemned the settlers' "despicable behavior" and called it unrepresentative of Israel.
- The President stated Israel must act with an "iron fist" against violence as a democratic state of law.
- He urged government and security forces to thoroughly investigate the attack and apprehend the perpetrators.
- Levine was attacked by settlers in the Benjamin region on Friday.
- Herzog wished Levine a speedy recovery and expressed national support.
President Isaac Herzog spoke on Saturday evening with Heidi Levine, a photographer for The Washington Post, who was attacked by settlers in the West Bank on Friday. Herzog condemned the incident, expressed deep sorrow, and apologized to Levine for the assault. "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 incidents like what happened today in Tayibe," Herzog told Levine. He added, "I was morally tormented throughout Shabbat thinking about this, and I express deep sorrow and apologize for what you went through. The despicable behavior of these criminals does not represent the citizens or values of the State of Israel."
The President emphasized during the call that "Israel is a democratic state of law and must act with an iron fist against any phenomenon of violence. I know that the circumstances of each case are being thoroughly investigated, and we await the investigation's conclusions." He called on all government, security, and law enforcement bodies to use all available means to thoroughly investigate the incidents, apprehend the perpetrators, and bring them to justice. Herzog concluded by offering support to Levine, saying, "We all embrace you and your family, and on behalf of the entire nation, I wish you strong health and a speedy recovery."
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