West Bank: (RightNow) Ten Israeli settlers have been arrested for allegedly attacking a US journalist and European diplomats. The incident occurred in the West Bank, where US journalist Heidi Levine was assaulted.

Heidi Levine, a photojournalist for The Washington Post, was attacked by masked settlers while filming the Palestinian olive harvest. She was hospitalized and underwent surgery on one of her fingers.

Similarly, masked settlers attacked French, Belgian, and Polish diplomats, along with a French mayor. A Belgian diplomatic vehicle was damaged.

The US government has demanded strict action from Israel against the settlers and the arrest of those responsible for the attack on The Washington Post journalist. France, Belgium, and Poland have also called for action.

It is noteworthy that attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank have a long history and continue to cause tension in the region.