US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute attackers of American journalist
Summary
The US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has called on Israel to arrest and prosecute those who attacked American journalist Heidi Levine in the occupied West Bank. Levine was severely injured by Israeli settlers while covering a Palestinian olive harvest, and Ambassador Huckabee demanded a full investigation and justice for the attackers.Key Facts
- Heidi Levine, an American journalist, was attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank while reporting on olive harvesting.
- She suffered serious injuries, including a nearly detached finger, broken ribs, broken vertebrae, and cuts.
- The attackers stole her passport, phone, wallet, and camera equipment.
- US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned the attack and called for those responsible to be arrested and jailed.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested Palestinians or far-left activists might have been behind the attack, but Huckabee did not agree.
- Huckabee is a strong supporter of Israel but has criticized settler violence against Americans.
- The US State Department expressed condemnation of all criminal violence but used a cautious tone regarding this incident.
- The attack occurred amid rising tensions ahead of Israeli elections.
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