Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, American journalist in West Bank

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians and an American journalist in the village of Abu Falah in the occupied West Bank, according to Washington Post.

The attack involved around 80 masked Israeli settlers who threw stones, set fire to olive groves, and beat Palestinians with sticks and kicks.

The American photojournalist, 63-year-old Heidi Levine, who was covering the incident for The Washington Post, was also attacked and had her camera and equipment taken.

Levine suffered multiple injuries, including a fracture, and was taken to hospital. Several Palestinians were also injured, and one was shot by Israeli forces.

The Israeli settlers' attack on Palestinians and the American journalist has been widely reported, but no official statements have been released yet.