Police Detain Dozens of Activists During Olive Harvest Near Gush Etzion Settlement
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
Israeli police detained dozens of Israeli and foreign activists during an olive harvest near the Beitar Illit settlement, citing a lack of prior coordination with the army. The activists were taken to a police station, though one foreign participant, a US congressional candidate, was released. Authorities are investigating the incident to prevent further disturbances and potential international repercussions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dozens of Israeli and foreign activists were detained by police during an olive harvest near Beitar Illit.
- Police cited a lack of prior coordination with the army as the reason for the detentions.
- One foreign activist, a US congressional candidate, was released after being detained.
- The incident occurred in an area where olive harvesting requires army coordination.
- Authorities are investigating to prevent public disorder and potential international damage.
Israeli police detained dozens of Israeli and foreign activists on Monday during an olive harvest event in agricultural land near the settlement of Beitar Illit. The detentions occurred because the activists allegedly did not coordinate their activity with the army in advance. According to police, forces from the IDF, Border Police, and regular police arrived at the scene after receiving a report about the participants in the area, where olive harvesting is prohibited without prior coordination. All participants were taken to a police station. One foreign activist was released after it was determined he was a candidate for the US Congress. Police stated they are investigating the circumstances in coordination with the army and the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior, among other parties, to prevent friction, public disorder, and incidents that could cause international damage.
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