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West Bank: AFP Journalists Attacked by Israeli Settlers

Journalists from Agence France-Presse were assaulted by Israeli settlers near Bethlehem while covering tense events.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Tuesday, journalists from Agence France-Presse (AFP) were attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, according to reports from witnesses and rescue services. The journalists were heading to the village of Jannatah to meet with Israeli activists supporting Palestinians recently affected by rising tensions in the region.

During the incident, one journalist was struck on the chin with a stick, and the agency's vehicles were damaged. According to statements from journalists and rescue personnel, at least five people were injured during the clashes that erupted amidst conflicts between Israeli settlers and Palestinian villagers.

The attack is set against a backdrop of heightened tensions, as Israeli settlers had blocked a road in the area, demonstrating their hostility towards Palestinians.

A police investigation has been launched to determine the precise circumstances of this incident and the clashes surrounding it. Authorities are working to gather information on the events that transpired on that day.

AFP journalists, who closely follow events in the West Bank, often face dangerous situations, particularly when their reporting exposes tensions between different communities.

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