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Melanie Lidman retweeted
Another violent settler attack on a journalist: Israeli settlers beat up photographer in the occupied West Bank. Our latest statement.
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I just called Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, who was brutally attacked by violent rioters on Friday. As President of the State of Israel, I strongly condemn this outrageous and shocking violence, both the terrible attack on Heidi and other grave incidents of violence, such as what took place today in Taybeh. I expressed my deepest sorrow to Heidi and apologized for what she went through. The despicable behavior of the perpetrators of this attack does not represent the citizens or the values of the State of Israel. Israel is a democratic state governed by the rule of law, and it must act with full force against every form of violence. Each incident is being thoroughly investigated, and we await the findings. All government, security, and law enforcement authorities must use every means at their disposal to investigate thoroughly, apprehend these lawbreakers, and bring them to justice with the fullest extent of the law. On behalf of the entire nation, I wish Heidi good health and a speedy recovery.
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Melanie Lidman retweeted
Over the past 2.5 years, Israel has taken control of swaths of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria amounting to an area larger than many major cities (about 1,000 square kilometers). It says it plans to stay indefinitely. Great work by @melanielidman @WillJarrettData apnews.com/projects/israel-e…
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Melanie Lidman retweeted
Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are voting in local elections today — the first in Gaza in decades and the first in the West Bank in four years. Turnout may reflect the level of public trust in a broader system led by aging leaders. @AP apnews.com/article/palestini…
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“But we really hoped in our soul is that we could for just for a moment have the world pause and remember that this is a beautiful planet and a very special place in our universe, and we should all cherish what we have been gifted.” Amen. apnews.com/article/nasa-arte…
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Melanie Lidman retweeted
Latest statement from the FPA regarding the arrest and violence against @CNN journalists in the West Bank by @IDF soldiers.
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