US Demands Israel Crack Down on Settler Violence After Photographer Assault

Secretary Rubio stated that the Trump administration is deeply concerned by the footage of the incident and has repeatedly asked Israel to crack down on such violence to prevent a new crisis from igniting the region. Ambassador Huckabee described the assault on the unarmed journalist as a despicable act of terror and demanded a full investigation, arrest, and prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. The U.S. State Department has inquired about the circumstances and expects an update from its embassy in Jerusalem.

According to Panet, European diplomats and a French mayor were also attacked in Judea and Samaria. The Israeli organization Yesh Din reported that Jewish residents have been involved in at least 170 attacks on Palestinians since late September. In response to the incident, President Isaac Herzog apologized to Levine and promised a thorough investigation, while Levine's son, Michael Milner, criticized the Prime Minister's initial response as insulting and stated that Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos promised to intervene to ensure justice.