Israel arrests 10 after settler attacks on US journalist and diplomats
Israeli police arrested 10 people over violent attacks on a US photographer, French mayor and diplomats from three nations.
Israeli police arrested 10 people over violent attacks in the West Bank. A Washington Post photojournalist was left in the hospital.
The attacks come after global outrage over growing settler violence in the West Bank. American photographer Heidi Levine was attacked by masked settlers while covering a Palestinian olive harvest.
She had finger surgery. On the same weekend, masked settlers attacked a French mayor, Bernard Baudoux, 78, and diplomats from Belgium and Poland.
The US, France, Belgium and Poland all called for action. Police raided several locations and took evidence.
The attacks add to growing settler violence. At least 170 incidents happened since late September.
This time matches the Palestinian olive harvest season.
- 10 suspects
- Arrests made
- at least 170 since September 27
- Recent incidents
- Heidi Levine, Washington Post
- Victim: photojournalist
- Bernard Baudoux, 78, Aulnoye-Aymeries
- Victim: French mayor
Why it mattersArrests show police will respond to settler attacks that drew worldwide criticism. But rights groups note Israel rarely takes settlers to court for violence against Palestinians.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though Australia watches Middle East developments closely and ABC coverage reaches Australian audiences.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au
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