IDF Detains 80 Volunteers Assisting Palestinian Farmers Near Bethlehem
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The human rights group "Rabbinical Call for Human Rights" stated that the IDF detained about 80 volunteers and American activists assisting Palestinian farmers near Bethlehem. Forces presented a closed military zone order after two hours of work. Among those detained for identification was a candidate for the New York Congress.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- IDF detained 80 volunteers and activists assisting Palestinian farmers near Bethlehem.
- The incident occurred during the olive harvest in the village of Nahalin.
- Forces declared the area a closed military zone for 24 hours.
- A candidate for New York Congress was among those detained.
- Volunteers were asked for identification and had their documents photographed.
The human rights organization "Rabbinical Call for Human Rights" reported that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detained approximately 80 volunteers and American activists who were assisting Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest in the village of Nahalin, near Bethlehem. According to the organization, the volunteers arrived early in the morning and began working in the fields. After about two hours, IDF forces arrived and presented a military order declaring the area a closed military zone for 24 hours.
The organization stated that its representatives informed the soldiers they would comply with the order and leave the area. However, the IDF forces proceeded to detain everyone present for identification, photographing their identity cards and passports. Among those detained, the organization claimed, was Brad Lander, a candidate for the New York Congress.
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