Israeli forces detain over 80 foreigners and Israelis during West Bank olive harvest
Israeli soldiers detained more than 80 people, including American, British and Israeli nationals, in the occupied West Bank, according to reports by the Guardian. Brad Lander, a candidate for the US House of Representatives, was among those held. The detentions coincided with the olive harvest season, a period historically marked by tensions between Israeli settlers, soldiers and Palestinian farmers.
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Israeli soldiers detained more than 80 people, including American, British and Israeli nationals, in the occupied West Bank, the Guardian reported. Those held included Brad Lander, a candidate for the US House of Representatives, according to the newspaper.
The detentions occurred during the olive harvest season, a period that has historically seen tensions and clashes involving Israeli settlers, soldiers and Palestinian farmers in the territory. Further details regarding the specific circumstances of the detentions, the legal grounds cited by Israeli authorities and the current status of those held were not immediately available.
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