US Urges Israel to Act After Settler Attack on Washington Post Journalist
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was severely injured in an attack by extremist settlers in the West Bank on Friday, with no arrests announced by Sunday afternoon. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Israel to increase deterrence against settler violence. Levine's family reported that Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos promised to pursue justice, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast doubt on the attack's details. Journalist organizations condemned the assault and called for action against rising settler violence.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was severely injured in a settler attack in the West Bank.
- Two days after the attack, Israeli police had yet to announce any arrests.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Israel to do more to deter settler attacks.
- Levine's son stated Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos promised to ensure justice.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast doubt on the attack's details despite video evidence.
- Journalist organizations condemned the attack and called for action against settler violence.
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