A photojournalist working for The Washington Post was assaulted by Israeli settlers in the West Bank while clearly identified as press, according to the outlet’s executive editor. The incident has sparked outrage over the targeting of journalists covering the region, raising concerns about press safety amid ongoing tensions. The editor emphasized that the attack was unjustified and called for accountability. Details of the assault and any response from authorities remain under review.
The Washington Post's executive editor said Friday that Israeli settlers attacked one of its photojournalists, who was working on assignment in the West Bank. “She was wearing visible markings clearly identifying her as a journalist,” Matt Murray wrote in a statement shared to social platform X. “We are outraged by this unwarranted attack on a...
