West Bank & Jerusalem
Israeli settlers hospitalize photographer covering West Bank violence
Image credit: The Guardian
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Israeli settlers beat press photographer Jaafar Ashtiyeh with rifle butts while covering olive farmer violence in the West Bank, The Guardian reported. The assault occurred in the presence of Israeli soldiers, who did not intervene. Ashtiyeh was hospitalised as a result of the beating.
Settler violence against Palestinians has intensified in recent months, with the photographer documenting such incidents when he was attacked.
