Photojournalist Heidi Levine Undergoes Surgery After Settler Attack
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Photojournalist Heidi Levine required surgery after being severely beaten by Israeli settlers in Judea and Samaria, sustaining injuries including fractured vertebrae and a nearly severed finger. The attack happened during broader assaults on Palestinian villages, which some link to efforts to disrupt the olive harvest. Local residents and rights groups criticize Israeli authorities for not doing enough to stop settler violence.
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- Photojournalist Heidi Levine underwent surgery after being attacked by Israeli settlers in Judea and Samaria.
- Levine suffered fractured vertebrae, ribs, and a nearly severed finger in the assault.
- The attack occurred during broader assaults on Palestinian villages, linked to the olive harvest.
- Levine believes her helmet and press vest helped prevent more serious injuries.
- Critics accuse Israeli authorities of insufficient action against settler violence.
Photojournalist Heidi Levine, who collaborates with The Washington Post, underwent surgery following an assault by Israeli settlers in Judea and Samaria. The beating left her with multiple injuries, including fractured vertebrae and ribs. Her daughter, Ashley Milner, told the Associated Press that Levine's left index finger was nearly severed, with the wound reaching the bone and damaging a tendon. Levine also sustained numerous lacerations.
The photojournalist recounted that her attackers kicked her for about 10 minutes while she attempted to protect her cameras and bag. She believes her helmet and "PRESS"-marked protective vest likely prevented more severe injuries. The attack occurred amid broader assaults on Palestinian villages, which involved setting fire to cars and trees, and assaulting local residents. These incidents are linked to efforts to disrupt the annual olive harvest.
Local residents and human rights advocates accuse Israeli authorities of failing to adequately curb settler violence.
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