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Israeli Forces Detain US Congressional Nominee in West Bank

Published 2h ago · Latest report 14m ago · Arrest

Affects Israel and United States · Covered in 2 countries

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US congressional candidate Brad Lander was detained by Israeli forces while aiding West Bank olive farmers.

Israeli forces detained U.S. congressional candidate Brad Lander and dozens of volunteers in a West Bank village near Bethlehem. The group was accompanying Palestinian farmers to assist with the seasonal olive harvest when the detention occurred. Activist organizations reported that around 90 individuals in total were held by authorities.

The activityVolunteers sought to help farmers reach groves previously inaccessible since late 2023.
The groupRabbis for Human Rights organized the delegation alongside visiting U.S. activists.
The locationThe detentions took place in an agricultural area near Bethlehem.

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West Bank olive harvests frequently become flashpoints for friction between Israeli security forces, settlers, and Palestinian farmers attempting to access their ancestral lands. International and domestic political figures occasionally join solidarity delegations to highlight movement restrictions in the territory.

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90West Bank olive harvest volunteers

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Israeli forces detained U.S. congressional candidate Brad Lander and dozens of volunteers who were helping Palestinian farmers with the olive harvest near Bethlehem.

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