No arrests announced, 2 days after settlers’ assault on Washington Post photojournalist Levine
Rubio says US, 'disturbed,' has asked Israel to 'crack down' on extremist settler violence; relatives say Levine, who has lived in Israel since the 1980s, has covered war zones for decades and never faced such an attack; journalist groups demand IDF ensure safety
Washington Post CEO Jeff D Onofrio has called for a prompt, thorough, and transparent investigation into the attack on photographer Heidi Levine in the West Bank. According to the Jerusalem Post, Levine was wounded on Friday during an altercation between extremist settlers and Palestinians. Footage reportedly shows Levine kneeling on a path wearing a press jacket and helmet while colleagues assist her to safety. Police launched an investigation following an IDF report of the clashes.
D Onofrio expressed gratitude for the condemnation of the attack by President Isaac Herzog and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, and called for those responsible to be held accountable. The Times of Israel reports that Rubio stated the U.S. is disturbed and has asked Israel to crack down on extremist settler violence. Relatives noted that Levine has lived in Israel since the 1980s and has covered war zones for decades without previously facing such an attack.
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