Washington Post CEO demands probe into settler attack on photographer in West Bank

The Washington Post CEO, Jeff D Onofrio, has demanded a probe into the attack on one of the company's photojournalists, Heidi Levine, in the West Bank by Israeli settlers. Onofrio expressed gratitude to US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Israeli President Isaac Herzog for their condemnation of the attack. He called for a "prompt, thorough, and transparent investigation," urging authorities to "hold those responsible accountable" and reaffirm their commitment to press freedom and journalist safety.

Levine, an Israel-based photographer for the Washington Post, was injured on Friday during an altercation between extremist settlers and Palestinians. Footage shows her kneeling on a path in a press jacket and helmet, with colleagues rushing to help her. Police launched an investigation after receiving an Israeli Defense Forces report of the West Bank clashes.

Ambassador Huckabee called for the investigation, arrest, and prosecution to the "fullest extent of the law" of the participants in the attack. He described the act as a "despicable act of terror carried out by masked cowards" and a "dishonorable act of senseless violence." President Herzog also condemned the "shocking violence," apologized to Levine, and expressed his sorrow, emphasizing that the perpetrators' actions do not represent the citizens or values of Israel.