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First Thing: US ambassador in rare diplomatic break with Israel over attack on US journalist

Mike Huckabee condemns attack on Washington Post photojournalist that has drawn lukewarm response from Israeli authorities.

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by The Guardian

19 Oct 2026, 16:53 IST Updated 46 min ago 1 min read 0 views

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The Guardian reports: Mike Huckabee condemns attack on Washington Post photojournalist that has drawn lukewarm response from Israeli authorities.

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Key details

Location: United States · Americas
Reported by: The Guardian
First reported: 19 Oct 2026, 16:53 IST
Key names: Israel, Thing, Mike Huckabee, Washington Post
Section: World
Figure cited: Levine, 63, an award-winning journalist who lives in Israel, was set upon last Friday by masked Israeli settlers… (The Guardian)