Police Detain Dozens of Activists During Olive Harvest Near Beitar Illit
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Israeli police detained dozens of Israeli and foreign activists on Thursday during an olive harvest near the settlement of Beitar Illit. The activists were in an area requiring prior military coordination, which they had not secured. One foreign activist, a U.S. congressional candidate, was released. Police are investigating the incident to prevent further disturbances.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police detained dozens of Israeli and foreign activists during an olive harvest near Beitar Illit.
- The activists were harvesting olives in an area requiring prior military coordination.
- Forces from the army, border police, and police responded to the scene.
- One foreign activist, a U.S. congressional candidate, was released.
- Police are investigating the incident to prevent public disorder and international repercussions.
Israeli police detained dozens of Israeli and foreign activists on Thursday during an olive harvest in agricultural land near the settlement of Beitar Illit. The activists were reportedly harvesting olives in an area where such activity requires prior coordination with the Israeli military, which had not been obtained. Forces from the army, border police, and regular police arrived at the scene after the army received a report about the participants' presence in the restricted zone. All detainees were taken to a police station. One foreign activist was released after it was discovered he was a candidate for the U.S. Congress. The police stated they are investigating the incident in coordination with the army, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior, and other bodies. The investigation aims to prevent friction, public disorder, and incidents that could cause international damage.
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