"Not in my name!": in the olive groves of occupied West Bank, the election campaign of one of New York's democratic Jewish figures

On October 19, Brad Lander discussed the role of American Jews in protecting Palestinians from settler violence in the West Bank. Alongside volunteers, he helped Palestinian families harvest olives while ensuring their safety from potential attacks. Lander emphasized the need for American Jews to recognize the broader ethnic cleansing efforts in the region. He is a Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives and previously campaigned against the situation in Gaza. On October 21, he was detained by Israeli police during another protective presence operation near Bethlehem.