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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Masked Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Olive Harvest, Injuring Journalist
Caption: Masked Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Olive Harvest, Injuring Journalist. Around 80 masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villagers harvesting olives in Abu Falah, in the occupied West Bank, on Friday, setting olive trees on fire and throwing stones at farmers. At least two people were injured, including Heidi Levine, a veteran photojournalist working for The Washington Post, who was knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked by settlers. Levine, who was taken to hospital in stable condition, said her protective vest and helmet had probably prevented more serious injuries during the assault. Witnesses reported that some settlers carried gas canisters and used slings to throw rocks at Palestinians, who retreated down the hillside before throwing stones in response. The violence continued after Israeli military jeeps arrived, with soldiers firing tear gas towards Palestinians while witnesses reported hearing gunshots. The attack came amid a surge in settler violence during the annual olive harvest, with monitoring group Yesh Din reporting at least 170 incidents against Palestinians since September 27. A separate attack near Turmus Ayya on Friday saw settlers target Palestinian farmers and burn three cars, highlighting the growing risks facing agricultural communities across the West Bank. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned settler violence but has taken few steps to curb it, as his government oversees settlement expansion. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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