Israeli Settlers Beat AFP Photographer in West Bank

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Armed Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer Jaafar Ashtiyeh in the presence of Israeli soldiers, hospitalising him, as he covered worsening settler violence against olive farmers in the occupied West Bank. According to the news agency, Ashtiyeh was repeatedly beaten by two men with guns. The attack on a journalist covering the violence underscores mounting concerns over settler attacks and the protection of press freedom in the territory.

Why it matters：Violence against journalists and olive farmers in the West Bank raises international concerns about accountability and the safety of reporters covering conflict.

Key points

  • AFP photographer Jaafar Ashtiyeh was beaten by armed settlers and hospitalised.
  • He was covering settler violence against olive farmers in the West Bank.
  • The news agency said two men with guns repeatedly beat him in front of soldiers.

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