Photographer attacked by settlers in the West Bank feels insulted by Netanyahu
Summary
A Washington Post photographer, Heidi Levine, was seriously injured by Jewish settlers in the West Bank during the olive harvest. She expressed frustration that Israel’s military seems to protect settlers more than Palestinians, and Israeli leaders have responded with mixed messages about the attacks.Key Facts
- Heidi Levine, a photographer, was attacked by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank and suffered broken vertebrae and stab wounds.
- The attack happened during the olive harvest season, a sensitive time for Palestinians.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the attack as "alleged," which Levine found insulting, saying he had all the evidence.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog and former security officials condemned the violence and expressed shame over it.
- Hundreds of Palestinians have faced attacks and damage to olive trees, which are important to their culture and livelihood.
- U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee strongly condemned the attack on Levine, calling it an act of terror.
- Former Israeli security and intelligence leaders warned that government policies may encourage settler violence.
- Levine plans to return to work despite her injuries.
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