Huckabee calls for prosecution of journalist's West Bank attackers
Summary
A Washington Post journalist was attacked by Israeli settlers during an olive harvest in the West Bank. The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, condemned the assault and called for a full investigation and prosecution of those responsible.Key Facts
- Heidi Levine, a Washington Post photojournalist, was beaten and robbed by masked Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
- The attack happened near the Palestinian village of Abu Falah during the olive harvest.
- Levine was wearing gear marked "PRESS" but was still pushed to the ground and assaulted for over 10 minutes.
- She suffered broken ribs, hand injuries requiring surgery, and other wounds; she remains hospitalized in Tel Aviv.
- The U.S. ambassador to Israel called the attack "vicious and cowardly" and demanded legal action against the attackers.
- The Washington Post confirmed the assault and said Levine was robbed of her camera, passport, and phone.
- Israeli police and military have begun investigations into the incident.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned violence but called the attack "alleged" and said details are unclear.
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