Israeli occupation forces detained dozens of foreign solidarity activists who were helping Palestinian farmers pick olives
Wadi Abu Najim, West BankOn 30 October 2026, Israeli forces detained dozens of foreign solidarity activists in the Wadi Abu Najim area, located south of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. The activists were reportedly assisting Palestinian farmers in the olive-picking season when they were apprehended. QudsNews reports that the detentions were carried out on the pretext that the activists were helping the farmers pick olives.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region, particularly during the olive harvest, which is a significant time for Palestinian farmers. The motivations behind the detentions remain unclear, and further details about the circumstances surrounding the arrests have not been confirmed.
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- 30 Oct 2026, 20:38 UTC
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