US congressional candidate arrested in West Bank olive grove during solidarity visit

Brad Lander, a New York City official running for the U.S. House, was arrested by Israeli police on October 21 while visiting Palestinian olive groves near Bethlehem to show support against settler violence. He was released hours later. The incident highlights international political engagement with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and may affect his campaign narrative.

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