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Israel Must Explain Failures in Protecting Diplomats During West Bank Olive Harvest
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Israeli officials are urged to explain failures in preventing attacks on diplomats and journalists during the West Bank olive harvest. Masked extremists assaulted harvesters, a photojournalist, and a diplomatic delegation, despite authorities anticipating unrest. Investigations are underway, but the editorial calls for public accountability and a plan to ensure safety for the remaining harvest.
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- Israeli officials must explain failures to prevent attacks on diplomats and journalists during the West Bank olive harvest.
- Photojournalist Heidi Levine was beaten and hospitalized with a severe hand injury during an attack on harvesters.
- Masked Israelis reportedly attacked a delegation of diplomats from Belgium, France, and Poland near Taiba.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz had ordered measures against activists, indicating awareness of potential confrontations.
- President Isaac Herzog apologized to Heidi Levine, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office condemned the violence.
- The IDF acknowledged a potential failure in alert communication during one of the incidents.
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