Israeli forces detain U.S. congressional candidate
By The BriefBrief
Israeli forces detained and then released Brad Lander, a New York City Democrat and U.S. congressional candidate, while he accompanied Palestinians during an olive harvest in the occupied West Bank. Dozens of rabbis were also detained, according to NPR World. The harvest has been marked by violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinian villagers.
WHO:Israeli forces
WHAT:Israeli forces detained and then released Brad Lander during an olive harvest in the occupied West Bank.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 1:31 PM ET
WHERE:West Bank
WHY:The reason for Lander's detention was not reported in the current accounts.
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