US State Department: We are concerned about the attack on WP photojournalist in the West Bank

Making a written statement to AA correspondent, a spokesperson of the US State Department stated that they were concerned about the incident.

Emphasizing that one of the top priorities of the Trump administration is to ensure the "safety and security of Americans", the Spokesperson said, "We are greatly concerned about situations in which any American is harmed abroad. We condemn criminal violence committed by any party in the West Bank and support the conduct of appropriate investigations and the legal accountability of those responsible." he said.

The spokesman stated that they are in regular dialogue with Israel regarding increasing stability and security in the West Bank, and noted that the Ministry met with Washington Post newspaper officials regarding the incident and that they are ready for all kinds of assistance.

Attack on WP photojournalist

Washington Post Editor-in-Chief Matt Murray called for an investigation into the attack on photojournalist Heidi Levine, who was beaten and injured by Israelis in the occupied West Bank, and for necessary steps to be taken.

Reacting to the attack, according to the WP newspaper, Murray reminded that Levine had signs clearly showing that she was a journalist and said, "Although we are relieved that Heidi received medical attention and is safe, we are angry about this unfair attack on a journalist doing her job." He used the expression.

Israelis, who usurped Palestinian lands, raided the area where Palestinians were harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank and injured two people, including Heidi Levine, a photojournalist working for the US-based Washington Post newspaper who was following the events.