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World · October 16, 2026

American journalist injured in West Bank clashes

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Heidi Levine, a veteran American photojournalist for the Washington Post, was injured during a violent clash in the West Bank near the village of Abu Falah. The incident occurred while Palestinians were harvesting olives and involved a group of approximately 20 masked men descending from an Israeli settlement outpost. Video footage and eyewitness accounts indicate Levine was knocked to the ground, kicked, and robbed of her equipment while wearing marked press gear. The Israeli military and police have opened investigations, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office condemned the violence while noting the investigation must establish who initiated the conflict. Palestinian authorities reported three additional injuries, and similar clashes were noted in other West Bank villages during the harvest season.

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  • CBS NewsCenter-left

    American journalist, Palestinians injured in clashes with masked Israeli settlers in West Bank

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  • NPRCenter-left

    Israeli settlers beat Palestinians and a U.S. photojournalist in West Bank attacks

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Reported across the spectrum

  • American photojournalist Heidi Levine was injured and robbed of her equipment during a clash near Abu Falah.
  • Levine was wearing a helmet and a flak jacket marked 'PRESS' at the time of the attack.
  • Israeli authorities, including the military and police, have opened investigations into the incident.
  • The clash involved approximately 20 masked individuals descending from an Israeli settlement outpost area.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a statement condemning the violence.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The Binyamin Regional Council claimed the Palestinian Authority sent activists to provoke residents of the Israeli settlement outpost.
  • The Palestine Red Crescent Society reported treating three Palestinians, including one shot in the thigh.
  • Yesh Din reported 486 violent incidents against Palestinians in the last 18 days, with 234 related to the olive harvest.
  • The Israeli military stated they fired toward a suspect who posed a threat with a sharp object.

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