After his detention at olive harvest, Israel revokes US politician’s entry visa

Israel revoked the entry visa of US Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander and several American rabbis and activists after they were detained while helping Palestinians harvest olives in the West Bank. The Population and Immigration Authority sent emails stating the electronic travel authorizations had been revoked due to a 'change in circumstances,' without further explanation. Lander, who is widely expected to win his congressional race next week, called the move 'petty' and part of 'the infrastructure of occupation and ethnic cleansing.' Rabbi Jill Jacobs of T'ruah estimated that more than half of the approximately 60 Jews detained last week had their ETAs revoked. The group included Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist rabbis, as well as progressive activists. Some received notice while still in Israel but were allowed to leave. The article notes it is highly unusual for Israel to restrict travel for Diaspora Jews, though the government has been cracking down on ETAs for visitors who protest in the West Bank.