Herzog: I strongly condemn the attack on Heidi Levine
Tel Aviv, October 17 (Hibya) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke with Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, expressed regret over the attack she suffered and apologized. Herzog condemned incidents of violence, including those that occurred in Taybeh.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced that he had spoken by telephone with Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, who was attacked by violent activists on Friday.
Herzog stated that he condemned the attack on Levine and other serious incidents of violence, including those in Taybeh, adding that he had expressed his deep regret to the photographer over what she had experienced and apologized to her.
Herzog argued that the actions of those responsible for the attack did not represent Israeli citizens or the country's values. He emphasized that Israel is a state governed by the rule of law and that decisive action must be taken against all forms of violence.
Herzog noted that comprehensive investigations into the incidents were ongoing and stressed that the government, security agencies and law enforcement authorities must use all available means to investigate the acts of violence.
British News Agency
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