Journalist Heidi Levine Recounts West Bank Attack, Praises Palestinian Youth
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Photojournalist Heidi Levine was seriously injured during an attack by Israeli settlers while harvesting olives in the West Bank on October 16, 2026. She credits Palestinian youth with protecting her and helping her escape the assault, describing the event as a "biblical battle." Following the incident, Israeli President Isaac Herzog apologized to Levine, while she refuted claims from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office regarding the attack. Israeli security forces have since arrested 10 suspects in connection with the assault.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Photojournalist Heidi Levine was attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank on October 16, 2026.
- Levine stated Palestinian youth protected her during the attack, calling it a "biblical battle."
- She reported being beaten over 100 times and having personal belongings stolen.
- President Isaac Herzog apologized to Levine, calling the attackers "thugs."
- Levine disputed claims from PM Netanyahu's office about the incident.
- Israeli security forces arrested 10 suspects in connection with the attack.
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