Turin, 29 Oct. (LaPresse) – The Italian Foreign Ministry has taken steps to obtain information regarding the detention of five Italian activists near the village of Al Lubban al-Gharbiyye, in the West Bank, whilst they were with Palestinian farmers harvesting olives. According to a statement, the Italians were detained today as part of an operation that is also reported to have involved other foreign nationals. The Italian Embassy in Tel Aviv and the Italian Consulate-General in Jerusalem, the Foreign Ministry emphasises, have approached the Israeli authorities to seek immediate clarification on the circumstances of the detention and to ensure the necessary consular assistance. According to the information available, the five Italian nationals are currently being held at a police station.
Middle East, five Italians detained in the West Bank – Italian Foreign Ministry calls for their immediate release
Turin, 29 Oct. (LaPresse) – The Italian Foreign Ministry has taken steps to obtain information regarding the detention of five Italian activists near the village of Al Lubban al-Gharbiyye, in the West Bank, whilst they were with Palestinian farmers harvesting olives. According to a statement, the Italians were detained today as part of an operation that is also reported to have involved other foreign nationals. The Italian Embassy in Tel Aviv and the Italian Consulate-General in Jerusalem, the Foreign Ministry emphasises, have approached the Israeli authorities to seek immediate clarification on the circumstances of the detention and to ensure the necessary consular assistance. According to the information available, the five Italian nationals are currently being held at a police station.