NBC Crew Attacked
Masked Israeli Settlers Attack NBC News Crew and Palestinian Woman Near Nablus
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Trending on XIsraeli Settler Attack on Palestinian Woman and NBC News Crew
Key Points
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The Palestinian woman attacked was Aida Ahmed Abdullah, 51; she was evacuated by the Red Crescent and her injuries were not life-threatening, with reports that she and her family had been driven out of their home by settlers.
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Palestinian workers in nearby Qusra were pepper-sprayed in the same day as part of broader clashes in the area.
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Three additional NBC crew members—a cameraman, producer and driver—were injured and treated, and camera equipment and one of the crew’s vehicles were damaged during the attack.
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Video of the scene showed attackers using wooden planks to strike the NBC vehicle, in addition to sticks and rocks.
Masked Israeli settlers attacked an NBC News team and a Palestinian woman in the West Bank village of Jalud, injuring multiple people during a reporting assignment Guardian. International correspondent Matt Bradley and three crew members were hit with sticks and rocks after a gray car with Israeli plates reversed toward them, according to Guardian. The attackers damaged camera equipment and vehicles while the team was interviewing a displaced family.
How the Attack Unfolded
Four masked men jumped from a gray car with Israeli license plates and attacked the NBC crew with sticks, rocks, and wooden planks Guardian. Matt Bradley was struck in the arm during the assault. Video footage showed attackers swinging wooden planks at the NBC vehicle. The incident occurred while the team was documenting the experiences of a displaced Palestinian family in Jalud.
Aida Ahmed Abdullah, a 51-year-old Palestinian woman, was attacked during the same incident Guardian. The Red Crescent evacuated her for medical care. Her injuries were not life-threatening. Abdullah and her family had reportedly been driven from their home by settlers, making them the subjects of the NBC News interview.
NBC Crew and Equipment Damaged
Three additional NBC crew members—a cameraman, producer, and driver—suffered injuries and received treatment for their wounds Guardian. One crew member spotted a firearm during the attack, though it was not used. NBC News reported significant damage to camera equipment and one crew vehicle.
Broader Violence in the Region
The attack on the NBC crew happened the same day Palestinian workers in nearby Qusra were pepper-sprayed Guardian. These incidents reflect wider clashes and ongoing tensions in the occupied West Bank. Israeli security forces deployed to Jalud to separate groups and prevent further unrest.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the violence, calling it the work of a small group of rioters Guardian. The Israeli army stated it deployed forces to prevent additional unrest in the area. No arrests have been made in connection with the attack as of the latest reports.
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