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New Jersey doctor among those detained by Israeli authorities while helping harvest olives in the West Bank

U.S. Rep. Analilia Mejia said a constituent of hers, Dr. Alan Gordon, was detained for seven hours in the West Bank Wednesday with a group that included NYC congressional candidate Brad Lander.

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NJ.com· Oct 22, 12:34 AMNew Jersey doctor among those detained by Israeli authorities while helping harvest olives in the West Bank

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