Israeli military detains N.Y. congressional candidate Brad Lander in West Bank.
They publishedIsraeli Military Detains Brad Lander, N.Y. Congressional Candidate, in West Bank
21 Oct, 10:33ZNew York congressional candidate Brad Lander detained during olive harvest in the West Bank, rights group says.
21 Oct, 12:25ZUS Democratic congressional candidate Lander was detained by Israeli authorities in the West Bank.
21 Oct, 13:30ZIDF detained about 80 volunteers including Brad Lander harvesting olives near Nahalin.
21 Oct, 13:44ZBrad Lander detained in West Bank during olive harvest
21 Oct, 14:12ZBrad Lander was freed after detention in the West Bank.
21 Oct, 14:24ZBrad Lander says he was detained by the Israeli military in the West Bank while harvesting olives.
21 Oct, 16:19ZIsraeli forces detained and then released a US congressional candidate at a West Bank harvest.
First reportThe Times of Israel · 21 Oct, 10:33Z
Latest reportkoreatimes.co.kr · 22 Oct, 03:27Z
Span17 hours · 0.9h between reports on average
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What
Six major news outlets are covering the detention.
Why
Lander is running for Congress in New York.
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Lander’s detention status.
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Summary
- Brad Lander, NY congressional nominee, says he was detained by the IDF.
- The incident occurred while harvesting olives in a grove near Nehalim.
- Lander posted on X that he and a group were detained.
- He described the occupation as a crime under international law.
- Lander is running for New York's 10th Congressional District seat.
Summary
- Brad Lander, a New York Congressional candidate, says he was detained by the IDF.
- He was with a group of rabbis and volunteers harvesting olives.
- Lander posted a photo of himself on a bus during the detainment.
- He claims the occupation is a crime under international law and harvesting olives is not.
- NBC News seeks comment; the IDF did not immediately respond.
Summary
- Israeli military detained about 80 volunteers near Bethlehem during olive harvest.
- Detained included Brad Lander, Jill Jacobs, 11 rabbis and others from US and Israel.
- Detention occurred as group was harvesting on private Palestinian land near Nahalin.
- Lander was released with a warning; others remained in custody, water provided but no food.
- Authorities said the area was declared a closed military zone and nationality was a factor.
Summary
- Brad Lander, Mamdani-backed candidate, says he was detained by IDF in the West Bank.
- The group included rabbis and volunteers harvesting olives near Nehalim.
- Lander described the occupation as a crime under international law in a post.
- Lander is a former NYC comptroller and ex-DSA member who won a primary upset.
- It's unclear whether Lander has been released or terms of detention.
Summary
- Brad Lander, a U.S. Democratic candidate and former NYC comptroller, was detained.
- Around 80 human rights volunteers were taken into custody by Israeli forces.
- The group was picking olives near Bethlehem when detained by authorities.
- Israel claimed the farmland near Nehalim was a closed military zone.
- Lander was released; others were held at a police station in an Israeli settlement.
Summary
- Brad Lander, a New York state Democratic congressional candidate, was detained by Israeli forces.
- He was participating in a West Bank olive harvest with Palestinian farmers and volunteers.
- Video shows Lander and others being transported on a bus, with a comment, “We’ll see what happens.”
- The incident occurs amid tensions between Palestinians, settlers, and Israeli authorities during the olive harvest.
- Lander has criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza; Israeli authorities say they will crack down on violence.
Summary
- Brad Lander, a U.S. Democratic congressional candidate, was detained by Israeli forces on Wednesday.
- He was helping Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the occupied West Bank when detained.
- Dozens of volunteers, including American rabbis, remained in custody for hours longer.
- Israel said the harvest was uncoordinated and posed security risks near an Israeli community.
- Lander criticized the occupation as a crime and defended olives harvesting as lawful.
Summary
- Brad Lander, a Democratic congressional candidate, was detained by Israeli forces while helping Palestinian farmers harvest olives.
- He was detained for several hours and later released after it became known he is a congressional candidate.
- Dozens of volunteers, including American rabbis, remained in custody during the incident.
- Palestinian farmers must coordinate with Israeli forces to access areas under Israeli security control this year.
- The incident comes amid ongoing violence and tensions around olive harvests in the West Bank.