World · October 22, 2026
Congressional candidate Brad Lander detained by IDF in West Bank
In October 2026, Brad Lander, the Democratic nominee for a Brooklyn congressional seat, was detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the West Bank. Lander, a former New York City comptroller, was participating in a Palestinian olive harvest alongside Rabbis for Human Rights and the non-profit Protect the Harvest. Also detained was Rabbi Jill Jacobs, an American human rights organizer. Both were reportedly released after being issued a warning. The group intended to provide a 'protective presence' for Palestinian farmers during the harvest season.
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Reported across the spectrum
- Brad Lander was detained by the IDF in the West Bank
- Lander is the Democratic nominee for a congressional seat in New York City
- The incident occurred while Lander was participating in an olive harvest with Palestinian farmers
- Rabbi Jill Jacobs was also detained during the incident
- Lander was released with a warning
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- The harvesting took place on Monday and Tuesday without incident before the Wednesday detention
- The group was stopped by armed military members and police in uniform
- The non-profit involved is called 'Protect the Harvest'
- Lander is Jewish and has been a vocal supporter of Palestinians
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
characterize the detention as an interference with humanitarian efforts and 'Jewish values', emphasizing the activists' role as a 'protective presence' against potential military or settler aggression.
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