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Israel bans Brad Lander from travel after West Bank detention
Original: Policy & Power Moves · Oct 30, 00:45 UTC 4 new in the last 24h: • Israel has banned travel for Brad Lander following his
Israel has barred New York City Comptroller Brad Lander from traveling to the country, following his detention in the occupied West Bank. The announcement comes alongside reports of Israeli raids across the West Bank that have left Palestinians injured and arrested. Lander, a prominent US Democratic official, had been detained earlier, drawing attention to Israel's treatment of visiting American politicians and its escalating operations in Palestinian territory.
Why now: A senior US official being banned by a key American ally is an unusual diplomatic escalation drawing wide attention.
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- Policy & Power Moves · Oct 30, 00:45 UTC 4 new in the last 24h: • Israel has banned travel for Brad Lander following his detention in the occupied West Bank. • Israeli raids across the West Bank have left Palestinians injured and arrested. https://… · earthlog@mastodon.world · 2
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