# US Journalist Injured in Israeli Settler Attack

> Washington Post journalist attacked during West Bank olive harvest.
- Title: US Journalist Injured in Israeli Settler Attack · France24
- Summary: Washington Post journalist attacked during West Bank olive harvest. Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine injured by Israeli settlers during West Bank…
- Keywords: breaking, heidi levine, washington post, israeli settlers, west bank, olive harvest, abu falah, military jeeps, turbus ayya, news, world, politics
- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/middle-east/20261016-us-journalist-injured-during-israeli-settler-attack-on-west-bank-olive-harvest
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- Topics: breaking, heidi levine, washington post, israeli settlers, west bank, olive harvest, abu falah, military jeeps, turbus ayya, news, world, politics
## Settler Attack on West Bank
Dozens of masked Israeli settlers burned olive trees and threw rocks at Palestinians during a coordinated attack on Friday.
## Injured Journalist
Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine was attacked and injured during the assault on a West Bank olive harvest.
## Settlers' Actions
Settlers used slings to launch rocks at villagers who defended themselves by throwing stones.
## Military Response
Israeli military jeeps arrived, firing tear gas and live shots at Palestinians who dodged the vehicles.
## Journalist's Statement
Levine said she was pushed to the ground but survived due to her flak jacket and helmet.
## Washington Post Response
The Washington Post called for an investigation into the attack on their journalist.
## Key takeaway

Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine injured by Israeli settlers during West Bank olive harvest attack.