Is this real photo of Israeli settler, Palestinian woman on Italian magazine cover?
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An Italian magazine cover featuring a photo of an Israeli settler harassing a Palestinian woman was questioned for its authenticity, with some claiming it was AI-generated or manipulated. The photo was verified as authentic through multiple sources and the photographer's confirmation.
Italian magazine L'Espresso released a cover photo in April 2026 showing an Israeli settler filming and harassing a Palestinian woman. Israel's ambassador to Italy claimed the image was manipulated, but multiple news photographers and the original photographer, Pietro Masturzo, confirmed its authenticity. The incident occurred in October 2025 in the West Bank, where Israeli settlers and soldiers clashed with Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest. Masturzo confirmed the man in the image was a settler wearing a military uniform, and other photographers captured similar images and footage. The photo was not AI-generated or digitally manipulated, verifying its authenticity.
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