Heidi Levine recounts how Palestinian youths helped save her in settler attack
Summary
Heidi Levine, an American photojournalist, was seriously injured in an attack by Israeli settlers while covering an olive harvest in a Palestinian village on the West Bank. Local Palestinian youths helped protect her from further harm, allowing other journalists to assist her to safety.Key Facts
- Heidi Levine suffered four fractured vertebrae, two broken ribs, and four puncture wounds during the attack.
- The attack happened in the Palestinian village of Abu Falah, north of Ramallah, while covering olive harvesting.
- The attackers were masked Israeli settlers, some using wooden clubs with nails.
- Palestinian youths used slingshots and stones to drive the settlers away, saving Levine’s life.
- The Israeli army arrived during the incident, and afterward pursued the Palestinian youths rather than the settlers.
- Levine has covered many conflicts and was wearing body armor and a helmet, which likely saved her life.
- More than 20 Palestinians have been killed by settlers so far this year amid rising violence.
- Levine plans to return to reporting in the West Bank once she recovers.
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