Huckabee condemns attack on Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine
A West Bank settler attack injured photojournalist Heidi Levine, 63, who is recovering in an Israeli hospital, prompting US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee to demand arrests.
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What happened
Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, 63, was attacked in the West Bank in an assault attributed to settlers. She is recovering in a hospital in Israel. US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee denounced the attack and called for those responsible to be arrested and prosecuted.
Why it matters
The attack highlights the grave risks journalists take to show the world the truth.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 3:19 PM ET: Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine is attacked, with the Post calling it a reminder of the dangers journalists face.
- Oct 18, 1:02 PM ET: US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee denounces the settler attack and calls for those responsible to be arrested and prosecuted.
Coverage
- US ambassador to Israel denounces West Bank settler attack on US photojournalist (The Guardian)
- The dangers that journalists face (The Washington Post)
- Washington Post journalist attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank (Politico)
- Israeli settlers attack olive farmers and Washington Post journalist in West Bank (The Guardian)
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