Usagevpn.com – Four Italian activists held during the West Bank olive harvest were detained by Israeli forces on Thursday in al-Bweib, a village south of Hebron, according to Italy’s Foreign Ministry. The women had been supporting Palestinian farmers during the annual olive-picking season, which has been marked by rising violence and disputes over access to farmland.

Italy said its embassy in Tel Aviv and consulate general in Jerusalem immediately contacted Israeli authorities to seek clarification about the circumstances of the detention and the condition of the four Italian citizens. Officials later confirmed that they were being held at a police station.…