Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats and US journalist during West Bank olive harvest

Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians, EU diplomats and journalists during the annual olive harvest in the occupied West Bank. A 78-year-old French mayor was beaten, diplomatic vehicles were damaged, and American photojournalist Heidi Levine suffered serious injuries.

Levine’s son describes the assault and says Israeli soldiers fired tear gas before attackers separated his mother from the group. Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses accusations of settler violence as a ‘blood libel’, while Israeli police announce arrests and forces demolish two illegal outposts.

RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij reports on the attacks and demands for accountability.