NewzIsraeli security forces have detained approximately 80 international and domestic volunteers, including New York Democratic congressional nominee and City Councilman Brad Lander, while they were assisting Palestinians with the olive harvest near Bethlehem in the West Bank. The group consisted of American, Israeli, and British nationals, including several rabbis and activists.
The detentions occurred near the village of Nahalin during the annual olive harvest season, a period marked by recurrent tensions and international condemnation regarding attacks by Israeli forces in the area. Following their detention near the harvest site, the volunteers were transported to a local police station by the Israeli military.
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