JERUSALEM: An organisation representing international media in Israel and the Palestinian territories on Monday condemned attacks by Israeli settlers on journalists in the occupied West Bank, urging Israeli authorities to halt the “violence immediately”.

The Foreign Press Asso­ciation (FPA), which represents hundreds of foreign journalists, said it was “appalled” by the recent attacks, especially during this year’s olive harvest.

“Journalists, both local and foreign, have proven to be a clear target as they document an unprecedented level of unchecked violence against Palesti­nians during this year’s olive harvest,” the association said, citing two incidents involving journalists from international media outlets.

The FPA said that on Saturday two employees of Reuters wearing clearly marked press vests and helmets were assaulted by masked Israeli civilians armed with clubs and rocks near the Palestinian village of Beita.

“A mob of dozens of settlers beat one of the employees, a female reporter, while she was already on the ground, resulting in severe injuries,” the FPA said.

“They also attacked those who tried to help her. A Reuters security person was hit, and

two Palestinian free-lance journalists were injured while being chased.”

Published in Dawn, November 11th, 2025