Mamdani calls for release of New Yorkers detained in West Bank
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for New Yorkers detained by the Israeli military in the West Bank to be released.
TL;DR
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani is demanding the release of New Yorkers detained in the West Bank.
- A group of around 80 activists, including House candidate Brad Lander, were detained by Israeli soldiers.
- The detention occurred during the West Bank's olive harvest after the activists spoke with local Palestinians.
- Brad Lander was quickly released, but others in the group were not.