Israel frees suspects in two settler attacks as West Bank pogroms intensify
Summary
Israel has released nine of ten Israeli settler suspects arrested for attacking a U.S. journalist and European diplomats in the West Bank, placing most under house arrest. The attacks on Palestinians and diplomats have raised concerns from several countries and the United Nations, amid reports of increased settler violence during the Palestinian olive harvest season.Key Facts
- Nine out of ten Israeli settler suspects involved in attacks on a U.S. journalist and European diplomats were released under house arrest.
- The attacks occurred in the occupied West Bank, with one suspect still in custody as investigations continue.
- The U.S., France, Belgium, and Poland urged Israel to stop settler violence after diplomats were assaulted.
- A Washington Post photojournalist, Heidi Levine, was injured by settlers and needed surgery.
- The United Nations Secretary-General called the situation “out of control” and urged for peace talks.
- A Palestinian group reported 409 attacks in October on Palestinian farmers and land, mostly by settlers.
- Incidents included assaults, theft of crops and equipment, destruction of olive trees, and blocking farmers from accessing their land.
- One Palestinian, Ali Hassan Bazzari, died from wounds after settler gunfire during the olive harvest.
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