Settlers attack Palestinians, injure US journalist in West Bank olive harvest
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Masked Israeli settlers attacked olive harvesters near Abu Falah, injuring Palestinians and Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine.
Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives near Abu Falah in the occupied West Bank on Friday, burning trees and cars and injuring at least 12 Palestinians, including four dual Palestinian-American citizens, and US journalist Heidi Levine of the Washington Post. [1] [2]
Settlers threw rocks, used nail-studded sticks and fired guns; Israeli forces later fired tear gas and warning shots. The Washington Post called for a thorough investigation. [1] [2]
The UN says settler attacks in the past two weeks have already exceeded last year's entire harvest season. [1]
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- Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack
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- US journalist injured during Israeli settler attack on West Bank olive harvest
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