Washington condemns violence in West Bank after US journalist attacked by Israeli occupiers

The US State Department said on Friday it is “greatly concerned” after The Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine was attacked by Israeli occupiers in the occupied West Bank, Anadolu reports. “The Department of State is aware of these reports. We are greatly concerned when any American is harmed overseas and stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance,” a State Department spokesman said in an emailed statement to Anadolu Agency. “The Department has reached out to the Washington Post to offer consular assistance,” the spokesman added. The department added that the Trump administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans, and that Washington remains in regular dialogue with partners on improving stability and security in the […]