Israeli settlers attack US photographer covering West Bank violence
After receiving initial care in Ramallah, Heidi Levine was transferred to an Israeli hospital, where doctors found she had suffered four broken vertebrae and would need surgery.
Israeli settlers assaulted an American photojournalist for The Washington Post, Heidi Levine, while she was documenting violence against Palestinian olive farmers in the West Bank. Levine, who was wearing a jacket marked "Press," suffered injuries to her leg and hand and was hospitalized in Ramallah. The incident occurred near the Palestinian villages of Abu Falah and Turmus Ayya.
The Israeli prime minister's office described the attack as allegedly assault, while his rival blamed it on a handful of rioters whose actions stained the entire nation. The US State Department condemned the violence and called for legal accountability. Levine required surgery, with doctors finding four broken vertebrae. The Washington Post and other media organizations condemned the attack, calling for thorough investigations and accountability.
Written by urgent.news from Free Malaysia Today's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
Also reported by 1 other outlet
- Israeli settlers attack US photographer covering West Bank violence freemalaysiatoday.com
