Heidi Levine, a freelance photographer for the Washington Post, was hospitalized with fractures after being attacked by masked settlers in the village of Abu Falah during an assault on Palestinian olive harvesters. Levine told the Committee to Protect Journalists she was kicked for at least 10 minutes, and in her own words, was kicked "probably 50 times" before her equipment was stolen. Witnesses and activists at the scene alleged the IDF provided cover for the settlers using machine guns and tear gas while they beat Levine and targeted villagers.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Netanyahu's Office Disputes Account of Washington Post Photographer's Beating
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Israeli government officials have questioned the reported assault on a Washington Post photographer, citing footage that allegedly shows her being helped up by a teenager after being knocked down. The Prime Minister's Office stated that the circumstances of the confrontation in the West Bank remain unclear and claimed that approximately 200 Palestinians and activists confronted a smaller group of 40 Israeli youths. An investigation is underway to determine who initiated the violence, while the office condemned all attacks on journalists.
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