Israeli police arrest 10 after settler attacks on journalist, diplomats
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Summary
Israeli police arrested 10 Israeli suspects linked to settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, including violence against a U.S. photojournalist and European diplomats. These arrests come amid a rise in settler violence during the Palestinian olive harvest season.Key Facts
- Ten Israeli suspects were arrested on suspicion of violence, breaking military zone rules, and illegal building.
- The arrests relate to attacks on a U.S. photojournalist and diplomats from France, Belgium, and Poland.
- U.S. photojournalist Heidi Levine was severely injured after being beaten by settlers.
- European diplomats were attacked while visiting the Christian village of Taybeh.
- Israeli authorities blamed “Israeli rioters” for the attacks and noted a lack of coordination by the diplomats in visiting sensitive areas.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu described the situation vaguely and questioned some facts about Levine’s attack.
- The U.K. condemned settler violence as “ethnic cleansing” and has imposed sanctions on products from illegal settlements.
- Rights groups say settler violence in the West Bank has increased and that punishments for attackers are rare.
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