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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
Heidi Levine undergoes surgery after West Bank attack
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American freelance photojournalist Heidi Levine underwent surgery after she was allegedly attacked by Israeli settlers while photographing farmers harvesting olives in Abu Falah on October 16. Additional reporting said settlers came from a hilltop shortly after 8 a.m.; villagers were bleeding and olive groves were burning. Levine demanded arrests.
WHO: Heidi Levine
WHAT: Heidi Levine underwent surgery after an alleged attack by Israeli settlers and demanded their arrest.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Abu Falah, West Bank
WHY: The alleged attack occurred while Levine was photographing farmers harvesting olives.
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