Settlers attack reporter amid Israel questioning
The Israeli occupation forces and settlers launched violent attacks on Palestinians and their property during the olive harvest season in the West Bank. Approximately 80 armed settlers, some of whom carried weapons and gas canisters, participated in assaults against Palestinian farmers, resulting in a American journalist working with The Washington Post being injured with a broken rib and bruises after being beaten by masked settlers, despite wearing a clearly identifiable press vest. Israel responded to the incident with a precise denial from the Prime Minister’s office, claiming that reports were conflicting and that the occupation forces did not witness the assault. However, video footage and eyewitness testimony documented a direct attack on the American journalist. The incident sparked widespread criticism from the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate and the international community, both calling for a serious investigation. This comes amid a rise in attacks on Palestinians and journalists during the olive harvest season, which has seen more than 170 assaults since September, according to the Yesh Din organization, reflecting a surge in violence and the continued policy of impunity.
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