Farmers blocked from olive harvest in occ. West Bank, volunteers detained
Summary
Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank are facing restrictions during the olive harvest because Israeli settlers and the military are blocking their access to the groves. Volunteers who came to help, including a US congressional candidate and an activist, have been detained.Key Facts
- Palestinian farmers cannot reach their olive groves during the harvest.
- Israeli settlers and the military are preventing access.
- Volunteers are supporting the farmers during this time.
- Some volunteers, including Brad Lander (a US congressional candidate) and activist Andrey X, have been detained.
- The events are happening in the occupied West Bank area.
- The olive harvest is a yearly important event for farmers there.
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