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Heidi Levine recounts how Palestinian youths helped save her in settler attack

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Israel category. Published on October 21, 2026 • Originally reported by Julian Borger and Quique Kierszenbaumin Petah Tikva. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

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The Washington Post photojournalist who was attacked and seriously injured by Israeli settlers on the West Bank on Friday has described how she was saved with the help of local Palestinians.

Heidi Levine sustained four fractured vertebrae, two broken ribs and four puncture wounds when she was knocked to the ground and repeatedly beaten by a crowd of masked settlers while she and other journalists were covering the olive harvest in the Palestinian village of Abu Falah, north of Ramallah.

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