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US Condemns Israeli Settlers for 'Cowardly' Attack on Journalist
US criticizes Israeli settlers after alleged attack on journalist in West Bank.
In brief
US criticizes Israeli settlers after alleged attack on journalist in West Bank. US condemns Israeli settlers for beating journalist Heidi Levine, who was injured in West Bank village. Originally reported by Dailymail.
US condemns Israeli settlers
US criticizes Israeli settlers for attacking Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine in West Bank village.
“US condemns Israeli settlers for 'cowardly' attack on journalist”
Heidi Levine injured
63-year-old photojournalist Heidi Levine was beaten for over ten minutes by settlers who stole her camera, passport and phone.
“Heidi Levine said she was forced to the ground and beaten for more than ten minutes by the settlers”
Mike Huckabee criticizes
US ambassador Mike Huckabee called settlers 'masked cowards' who caused her to break vertebrae.
“Mike Huckabee criticised 'masked cowards' who set upon 63-year-old washington post photographer heidi levine in a 'despicable act of terror' causing her to break her vertebrae”
EU condemns attacks
EU urges Israel to follow international law and prevent violence against Palestinians and journalists.
“We urge israel to fully abide by international humanitarian and human rights law”
Bernard Baudoux beaten
78-year-old French mayor Bernard Baudoux was kicked to floor and attacked with iron bars by settlers.
“Bernard Baudoux said he was kicked to the floor by settlers on saturday and attacked with iron bars”
Settlers target diplomats
Settlers pursued diplomats and demanded verification from those in cars during olive harvest season.
“Belgian authorities said the window of a car belonging to their consulate had been smashed and footage shared online appears to show settlers demanding verification from those in the cars”
Belgian minister demands action
Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot says Israeli authorities must protect Palestinians and bring settlers to justice.
“As the occupying power, israeli authorities must protect palestinians, ensure the safety of diplomats and journalists, and bring those responsible to justice”
Netanyahu ambiguous
Netanyahu called the attack 'alleged' and claimed it was part of a smear campaign.
“Israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu was ambiguous in addressing the assault, condemning 'violence against anyone' but referring to the attack as 'alleged'”
Settlers surge in attacks
Yesh Din reports 170 settler attacks on Palestinians since September 27, when olive harvest begins.
“According to yesh din, an israeli settlement-monitoring group, there has been a surge of attacks by settlers against palestinians, with 170 incidents recorded by the group since september 27, when the annual olive harvest typically begins”
Jeff Bezos aware
Jeff Bezos knows about incident and his company wants to help journalist get justice.
“The washington post's owner tech-tycoon jeff bezos is aware of the incident, with ms levine's son claiming that bezos wanted to speak with the photojournalist and 'would do everything to see justice served in this case'”
US-Israel tensions
US and Israel have strained relations after settlers attack on journalist.
“US condemns israeli settlers for 'cowardly' attack on journalist - as european diplomat 'is beaten'”
Olive harvest season
Olive harvest season in West Bank sees increased violence against Palestinians and journalists.
“The eu said the attacks were happening during the ongoing olive harvest season”
Settlers' violent behavior
Settlers arrived enraged and shouted defamatory comments during attacks on diplomats.
“Mr baudoux said 'the gratuitous nature of the violence is what stuns me' and claimed that the settlers 'arrived completely enraged'”
Israeli police investigation
Israeli police will investigate but say footage doesn't show full sequence of events.
“Israeli police would conduct a full investigation, his office confirmed, after insisting that the footage does 'not establish the complete sequence of events or individual responsibility'”
US supports Netanyahu
Trump supports Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections on October 27.
“Earlier on sunday, donald trump gave his support to longtime ally mr netanyahu ahead of the israeli elections on october 27th”
What matters most
US condemns Israeli settlers for beating journalist Heidi Levine, who was injured in West Bank village.
