West Bank settler attacks on olive harvest exceed 2025 total, UN reports

Israeli settler violence in the West Bank has escalated, marked by a coordinated attack and the severe beating of US photojournalist Heidi Levine. While the US has condemned the attack and called for accountability, Israeli PM Netanyahu has initiated a probe but refrained from condemnation, and his office has questioned the incident's facts. The targeting of a US journalist and the increasing frequency of attacks during the olive harvest season indicate a deteriorating security situation and potential diplomatic strain.