Protect Palestinian Farmers and Journalists From Settler Terror
Stop Settler Violence And Demand Accountability
The Brutal Assault on Washington Post Photojournalist Heidi Levine in the Occupied West Bank exposes the growing danger faced by Palestinians and those documenting their suffering. Masked Israeli Settlers attacked Palestinian Olive Farmers in Abu Falah, burned Olive Trees and drove Farmers from their Land. Levine, clearly identified as Press, was beaten so severely that she suffered a broken Rib, four broken Vertebrae and serious Hand Injuries.
According to the Israeli Human Rights Group Yesh Din, Settlers carried out at least 170 Attacks against Palestinians since September 27, the beginning of the Olive Harvest. These are not isolated incidents. They reflect a deeply alarming pattern of violence, intimidation and dispossession.
Palestinian Youth risked their own safety to rescue Levine while the Israeli Military, which had reportedly been expected to protect the Farmers, failed to prevent the assault. Witnesses also described Soldiers firing into crowds as people retreated into the Village.
The Israeli Government must end Settler Violence, protect Palestinian Communities and ensure independent investigations and criminal accountability. The United States and other Governments must demand action, not offer political cover. Journalists and Farmers must be able to work without fear of being beaten, displaced or killed.
Silence and impunity only invite more violence. Justice must protect every human life.






