US congressional candidate Brad Lander was detained by the Israeli military in the West Bank. The detention occurred during an olive harvest, with reports indicating Lander, a Democratic politician from New York, was among several individuals held by Israeli forces.
Lander has since been released from detention. Other US and UK volunteers were also reportedly detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank alongside the congressional candidate. Sources indicate dozens of Americans were detained in the region.
WBAL-TV and ABC7 New York confirmed Lander's release. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
