West Bank & Jerusalem
Palestinian youths shield photojournalist from settler attack
Image credit: The Guardian
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US photojournalist Heidi Levine, who works for The Washington Post, was attacked and seriously injured by Israeli settlers on the West Bank on Friday, The Guardian reported. Levine described how Palestinian youths formed a "protective shield" around her during the assault, helping to save her life.
Levine said she intends to return to her work documenting events in the West Bank. She also criticized comments made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the incident.
