U.S. expresses deep concern after Washington Post photographer is attacked in West Bank, offering consular assistance and backing an investigation

The United States voiced deep concern after Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine was attacked in the West Bank, saying it had contacted the newspaper to offer consular assistance and supported an investigation into the incident.

According to Anadolu, Levine was badly beaten while covering the Palestinian olive harvest near Ramallah, despite wearing clearly visible press identification. The State Department also condemned criminal violence by any party.