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N.Y. candidate detained by Israeli forces in West Bank
Congressional candidate Brad Lander says Israeli Defense Forces detained him during an olive harvest in the occupied West Bank, then released him with a warning.
In brief
Congressional candidate Brad Lander says Israeli Defense Forces detained him during an olive harvest in the occupied West Bank, then released him with a warning. Brad Lander, a New York congressional candidate, was detained by Israeli Defense Forces in the occupied West Bank during an olive harvest but was later…
Lander detained during olive harvest
New York congressional candidate Brad Lander said he was detained in the occupied West Bank by the Israel Defense Forces while participating in an olive harvest.
Released with warning, others remain
Lander told NBC News he was later released with a warning, although the rest of the group he was with remains in detention.
Detention amid settler violence criticism
The detention comes as Israel faces growing criticism for settler violence in the West Bank, according to NBC News correspondent Matt Bradley.
At a glance
Brad Lander, a New York congressional candidate, was detained by Israeli Defense Forces in the occupied West Bank during an olive harvest but was later released with a warning.
