New York Democrat Brad Lander released after detention in West Bank

Harvesting olives isn’t a crime under any law I know.”Organisers from Protect the Harvest said the volunteers had been peacefully working on private Palestinian land with the owner's permission.Israeli soldiers reportedly declared the area a closed military zone before separating the volunteers by nationality and transporting them to a police station.Lander was later released with a warning, although other volunteers remained detained, according to organisers.The incident comes amid growing concerns….

New York Democrat Brad Lander released after detention in West Bank October 21, 2026.