Washington Post Photographer Beaten, Injured by Settlers in West Bank
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine required surgery after being severely beaten by settlers in the West Bank on Friday. The attack occurred near Abu Falah, where settlers assaulted Palestinians and activists, with Levine sustaining a near-detached finger, broken rib, and fractured vertebrae. Her daughter expressed concern the injuries could end her career. The incident was widely condemned by Israeli President Isaac Herzog and several US lawmakers, who called for accountability and investigations into settler violence and the alleged inaction of Israeli forces.
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- Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine underwent surgery after being beaten by settlers in the West Bank.
- Levine sustained a near-detached finger, broken rib, and fractured vertebrae in the Friday attack.
- Approximately 80 settlers attacked Palestinians, activists, and Levine near Abu Falah, north of Ramallah.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog and several US lawmakers condemned the violence and called for accountability.
- Levine's daughter fears the injuries may end her mother's career as a photojournalist.
- Settler violence has increased significantly in the West Bank this year, with critics accusing the government of inaction.
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