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Brad Lander Detained in West Bank

Updated 2026-10-21 14:35 UTC 1 source Negative

New York congressional candidate Brad Lander (D) was detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) while harvesting olives near Nehalim. He claims his detention is a violation of international law.

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The Hill
New York congressional candidate Brad Lander (D) said Wednesday that he has been detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the West Bank while “harvesting olives in a grove near Nehalim.” “The occupation is a crime under international law. Harvesting olives isn’t a crime under any law I know,”
2026-10-21 14:24 UTC
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