Israeli settlers attacked a Washington Post journalist during an olive harvest in the West Bank, injuring at least two people. The incident highlights rising violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the region.
Dozens of masked settlers, some carrying firearms, attacked Palestinians in Abu Falah, near Ramallah, during the annual olive harvest. The attack involved burning trees, throwing rocks, and tear gas from Israeli military vehicles. Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine was injured and surrounded by settlers during the confrontation.
The Israeli military described the incident as a series of warning shots fired to prevent escalation. The attack comes as tensions rise in the West Bank, with settlers targeting Palestinians in a coordinated effort to disrupt the olive harvest. At least 20 people were injured in similar attacks this month, with over 100 others affected.
The Israeli Foreign Press Association condemned the violence, calling for action against settler lawlessness. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about Israeli military and settler violence in the occupied West Bank, with Palestinian authorities reporting a surge in attacks as Israel's elections approach.