Violence by settlers in the West Bank. Suspects of attacks on photographer and mayor under house arrest
Ten suspects have been placed under house arrest following attacks on American photojournalist Heidi Levine and French mayor Bernard Baudoux in the West Bank. The violence has escalated during the olive harvest season, prompting criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the situation. U.S. officials expressed concern over the attacks, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging Israel to take firm action. Levine suffered injuries during the incident, and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned the attacks as acts of terrorism. Additionally, U.S. congressional candidate Brad Lander was detained while harvesting olives, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.