Italy seeks clarification after Israel detains Italian activists in occupied West Bank

Italy’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday demanded “urgent clarification” from Israeli authorities over the detention of several Italian activists in the occupied West Bank. In a statement, the ministry said the Italian nationals were detained alongside other international activists in the village of al-Buweib, south of Hebron, while accompanying Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest. The ministry said it had so far received confirmation that the Italian women were being held at a police station. Israeli authorities had informed it that four Italian nationals were being held. READ: Hind Rajab Foundation files criminal complaint in Italy against Israeli soldier