Italy calls for release of five activists held by Israel in West Bank

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Italy called for the immediate release of five Italian women activists detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank. The women were reportedly arrested in Kiryat Arba while seeking to protect Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest.

MILAN, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Italy has called for the immediate release of five Italian activists, all women, held by Israeli forces in the West Bank, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday. Italian foreign ministry sources said the women were detained on Thursday by Israeli police in Kiryat Arba along with other international activists, while seeking to protect Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest.