Israel police arrest suspects over settler attacks on US journalist, European diplomats
Police said the arrests followed attacks that injured a Washington Post photographer and targeted visiting diplomats during the West Bank olive harvest.
- On Monday, October 19, 2026, Israel's security services arrested eight suspects early morning in the West Bank following weekend violence that included an attack on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised on Friday that "those responsible will be brought to justice," while US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee demanded prosecution "to the fullest extent of the law" on Saturday.
- During the Friday altercation, Levine sustained limb, back, and rib injuries during a prolonged assault; her cameras and personal belongings were stolen, according to Walla.
- In addition to the arrests, the Shin Bet , Border Police, and the IDF confiscated several vehicles and cleared illegal construction during Operation Olive Leaf.
- Security forces are intensifying efforts to combat nationalist violence in the West Bank, with the IDF's Central Command planning further evacuations in coming weeks as recent operations average seven to 10 illegal outpost clearances weekly.
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Israel Police arrest eight suspects over settler attacks on diplomats, U.S. photojournalist in West Bank
The suspects were held under an operation named ‘Olive Leaf’ after settlers attacked Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine and European diplomats in separate incidents
Israeli police have arrested eight suspects in the investigation into the attacks on the West Bank last weekend. Palestinians, an American photojournalist, and European diplomats were attacked during the incidents. On Friday, Palestinians were attacked by masked settlers during the annual harvest in an olive grove on the West Bank. Photojournalist Heidi Levine of The Washington Post was reporting on the harvest and was beaten up by the group of…
TEN people were arrested in the West Bank in Operation 'Olive Leaf' for the attack on a Washington Post photojournalist and European diplomats. Measures against the violence of extreme settlers have been strengthened.
"Since the incidents we have worked to gather evidence, findings and testimonies and build a basis for proof that will bring those involved to justice," says Israeli police commander in the West Bank, Moshe Pinchi Read
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15min.ltIsraeli police said 10 people were arrested on Monday following settler attacks on an American photographer and a French mayor in the West Bank.
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