Occupation detains candidate harvesting olives
On Wednesday, Israeli occupation forces detained Democratic U.S. House candidate Brad Lander while he was participating in olive harvesting with Palestinian farmers west of Bethlehem, before releasing him later. Lander criticized his detention, considering it a violation of international law, and pointed out that olive harvesting is not a crime. He stated that his detention was due to his political stature, while Palestinians face daily fatalities and forced procedures. Meanwhile, the Israeli Foreign Ministry accused Lander of political maneuvering aimed at attracting media attention, claiming that he should have coordinated with Israeli authorities in advance. They argued that his participation was intended to garner attention rather than assist the farmers. This incident occurs amid escalating attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian farmers during the olive season and increased international criticism of occupation policies that hinder Palestinians’ access to their agricultural lands, as tensions rise ahead of the Israeli elections.
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