Event Brief
Oct 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Settlers injure Palestinians and journalists in West Bank
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Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank, injuring at least two people, including a Washington Post journalist, Al Jazeera reported. The BBC said masked settlers attacked harvesters; ABC Australia described rocks being hurled from hilltops with slingshots, while Al Jazeera said attackers carried clubs and guns.
WHO: Israeli settlers
WHAT: Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank, injuring at least two people, including a Washington Post journalist.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 10:31 AM ET
WHERE: West Bank
WHY: The attack occurred during the olive harvest; no further reason was reported.
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