U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee strongly condemned an attack on American journalist Heidi Levine during the olive harvest in the West Bank, calling for a full investigation and prosecution of the assailants.
Key Takeaways
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned an attack on American journalist Heidi Levine during the olive harvest in the West Bank, calling for a full investigation and prosecution of the assailants. Levine was beaten and robbed by masked settlers while clearly identified as press.
- U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee calls for arrest and prosecution of attackers
- Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine attacked during olive harvest in West Bank
- Attackers stole camera, passport, and phone; Levine hospitalized with severe injuries
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casts doubt on settler involvement
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 1 key claim. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Characterization | 1 Difference | Al Jazeera and HuffPost describe it as 'despicable act of terror', while CBS News calls it 'vicious & cowardly'. | ▼ |
| Number Of Attackers | Broad Agreement | 20 masked men attacked Levine. |
Attack Characterization
▼Al Jazeera and HuffPost describe it as 'despicable act of terror', while CBS News calls it 'vicious & cowardly'.
Number Of Attackers
Broad Agreement20 masked men attacked Levine.
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The incident occurred near the Palestinian village of Abu Falah, where Levine was beaten by masked men who stole her camera equipment. According to CBS News and Al Jazeera, Huckabee described the attack as 'vicious & cowardly' on social media, emphasizing that Levine had identified herself as a journalist.
Levine, an award-winning photojournalist for The Washington Post, was covering Palestinians’ annual olive harvest when she was attacked by Israeli settlers. Video footage obtained by CBS News showed around 20 masked men descending from the area of an Israeli settlement outpost into the olive grove where Levine and several Palestinians were injured.
The Washington Post confirmed in a statement that Levine, who was wearing protective gear marked 'PRESS', was knocked to the ground, repeatedly kicked, and robbed. She remains hospitalized in Tel Aviv recovering from hand surgery, broken ribs, and other injuries sustained during the attack. According to Al Jazeera's interview with an eyewitness Jasper Nathaniel, Levine “was in very, very bad shape” after being beaten for over 10 minutes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned 'violence against anyone' but referred to the attack as 'alleged', stating that its circumstances remain unclear. HuffPost reported that Netanyahu claimed Palestinians or “far-left” activists may have been responsible for the attack, contradicting eyewitness accounts and Levine's own recollection.
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