US Senator Rubio Urges Israel to Act Against Settler Violence
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
US Senator Marco Rubio is urging Israel to increase actions against settler violence following the assault of American journalist Heidi Levine. The US has demanded a full investigation and prosecution of those involved. Israeli police are investigating the attacks, including the one on Levine, but report a lack of cooperation from representatives of the involved parties. The investigations are being conducted by the Judea and Samaria District Special Investigations Unit and the Shin Bet.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- US Senator Marco Rubio called for Israel to act against settler violence after an American journalist was attacked.
- Rubio demanded that those who attacked journalist Heidi Levine face years in prison.
- The US has requested a full investigation, arrests, and prosecution for all involved in the attack.
- Israeli police are investigating the incidents but report a lack of cooperation from representatives.
- The investigations are being conducted by the Judea and Samaria District Special Investigations Unit and the Shin Bet.
US Senator Marco Rubio has called on Israel to intensify its efforts against settler violence, expressing deep concern over recent incidents, including the assault of an American journalist. Rubio stated that those who attacked the unarmed journalist, identified as Heidi Levine, should face lengthy prison sentences. The United States has demanded a full investigation, arrests, and prosecution to the fullest extent of the law for all involved in the attack.
Despite the urgency, the ambassador, described as a strong supporter of Israel and settlements in the West Bank, refrained from directly attributing the attack to settlers, noting that the perpetrators' identities are still under investigation. The investigation into the attacks is being conducted by the Judea and Samaria District Special Investigations Unit (YAMAM SHAI) and the Shin Bet.
Police reported a lack of cooperation from representatives of the involved parties as of Saturday night. The Judea and Samaria District had approached the Foreign Ministry to reach out to the diplomatic missions of the countries involved to gather testimonies regarding the incident. Investigators requested detailed testimonies, photographic materials, and access to examine vehicles for forensic evidence to identify, locate, and apprehend the suspects.
Simultaneously, an investigation into the assault on the journalist on Friday is ongoing. The investigation team, in collaboration with the Shin Bet, is conducting intelligence and investigative operations to uncover the identities of those responsible and secure their arrest. The investigation into both incidents has been assigned to the central unit of the Judea and Samaria District, with the district commander closely monitoring progress. The investigation teams have been reinforced with additional officers working with the Shin Bet to expedite evidence collection and the apprehension of those involved.
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