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Israeli President Apologizes to Washington Post Photographer Assaulted by Settlers

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog apologized to Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine after she was beaten by settlers in Judea and Samaria. Herzog called the attack "outrageous and shocking violence" and stated it does not reflect Israeli values. He urged law enforcement to investigate and hold the perpetrators accountable. Levine required surgery after the incident.

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President Isaac Herzog apologized to Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine for her assault by settlers.
Levine was beaten by settlers in Judea and Samaria and required surgery.
Herzog condemned the attack as "outrageous and shocking violence."
The President stated the attackers' actions do not represent Israeli society's values.
Herzog called for a thorough investigation and accountability for the perpetrators.

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President of Israel Isaac Herzog has apologized to Heidi Levine, a photographer for The Washington Post, who was assaulted by settlers in Judea and Samaria. In a phone call, Herzog condemned the attack, describing it as outrageous and shocking violence. "During Shabbat, I was tormented by moral distress when I thought about this. I express my deep sorrow and apologize for what you had to go through," Herzog stated, according to his office. The President emphasized that the actions of the attackers do not represent the values of Israeli society or the state. "The disgusting behavior of these criminals does not reflect the citizens and values of the State of Israel," he declared. Herzog called on law enforcement to investigate the assault and bring those responsible to justice. The incident occurred the previous day, when settlers attacked Levine and Palestinians. According to the photographer, her assailants continued to kick her during the beating. Levine underwent surgery following the attack.