80 Israelis and Americans, including NY Democrat Brad Lander, detained in West Bank

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Published on October 21, 2026 • Originally reported by Ruth Sherlock. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Israeli security forces, including military and police, declared a closed military zone around a olive grove and escorted activists and rabbis away from the area before detaining them near the Israeli settlement of Beitar Illit in the occupied West Bank.

U.S. Democratic congressional nominee Brad Lander was detained along with about 80 American and Israeli rabbis and activists by Israeli security forces as they helped Palestinian olive harvesters.

(Image credit: Ruth Sherlock)

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