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Israeli Settlers Beat Journalist in West Bank
Israeli settlers attacked a U.S. photojournalist and Palestinians during olive harvest in West Bank.
In brief
Israeli settlers attacked a U.S. photojournalist and Palestinians during olive harvest in West Bank. Israeli settlers beat American photojournalist Heidi Levine while she photographed Palestinian farmers in West Bank village of Abu Falah. Originally reported by NPR.
Attack on Journalist
Israeli settlers attacked a U.S. photojournalist while she photographed Palestinian farmers harvesting olives in West Bank village of Abu Falah.
“Today I was brutally attacked”
Journalist's Account
Levine described being beaten by at least 50 masked men with slingshots who stole her cameras and phone.
“We saw in the distance, in the hilltop, i would say at least 50 masked men, slingshots”
Washington Post Response
The Washington Post executive editor said Levine was clearly marked as press and was beaten, urging investigation and accountability.
“We are outraged by this unwarranted attack on a journalist doing her job”
Israeli Police Statement
Israeli police acknowledged a journalist was injured and promised to investigate and bring perpetrators to justice.
“We will investigate the incident and bring those involved to justice”
Israeli Government Response
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said facts remain unclear and are under investigation on social media.
“The facts remain unclear and are under investigation”
State Department Reaction
U.S. State Department condemned criminal violence in West Bank and supported investigations without mentioning the journalist assault.
“We condemn criminal violence by any party in the west bank”
Ongoing Violence
Twenty people were injured in two dozen settler attacks on Palestinian olive harvesters during olive harvest season.
“There were two dozen settler attacks on palestinian olive harvesters”
What it means
Israeli settlers beat American photojournalist Heidi Levine while she photographed Palestinian farmers in West Bank village of Abu Falah.
