West Bank & Jerusalem
Italy demands Israel release five detained women activists
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Italy has called for the immediate release of five Italian women activists detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank, Middle East Eye reported, citing Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani's statement on Friday. The activists were held during the olive harvest season in the occupied territory.
Tajani did not provide additional details about the circumstances of the detention or the activists' identities in his public remarks calling for their release.
