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Photojournalist beaten by settlers slams Netanyahu; Europe protests…

The photographer's injury came in a settler attack in the West Bank, and four European countries saw cost of living marches the same day; a fly was also named.

On air: Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on BBN Tonight
Published 9:55 PM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Photo: Michael Fleischhacker · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · altered by BBN

Photo: The Washington Post — Photo: Michael Fleischhacker · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · altered by BBN

At a glance

First reported by The Times of Israel: “WaPo photojournalist beaten by settlers slams Netanyahu after surgery on nearly detached finger”, with reporting from Al Jazeera.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 9:55 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Portugal, Italy, Netanyahu, Europe, France.
BBN covered this story before: Affordable housing protesters gather in Portugal capital as some… (October 17).

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The Times of IsraelWaPo photojournalist beaten by settlers slams Netanyahu after surgery on nearly detached finger
Al JazeeraCost of living protests hit Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA Washington Post photojournalist who was beaten by settlers in the West Bank is speaking out after surgery on a finger that was nearly severed.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Times of Israel reports he is criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directly, which puts press safety in the West Bank back on the agenda.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSurely a statement of regret is coming, and everyone can move forward together with a fresh start?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe was hurt doing his job, and he's now asking the government to answer for it. Officials have been asked questions like that before.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTurning to Europe, where hundreds of thousands took to the streets in Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France over the cost of living, according to Al Jazeera.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFour countries marching on one day. That's a very well-organized disagreement.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThey were separate demonstrations, Vera, with the same complaint, and it's putting pressure on governments across the European Union.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPressure is just the economy hugging you very tightly.