Israeli Police Arrest U.S. Activists at Gaza Border

A group including author Ayelet Waldman was detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, highlighting tensions amid ongoing conflict.

Israeli police arrested seven individuals, including five U.S. Jews, at a protest near the Erez Crossing.
The group, led by Rabbis for Human Rights, aimed to deliver relief to Palestinians and call for a ceasefire.
Among the arrested is author Ayelet Waldman, who remains in custody; her husband Michael Chabon has expressed concern.
The protest was part of a broader advocacy for peace and humanitarian relief amid the Israel-Hamas war.
U.S. State Department and Israeli officials have yet to comment on the incident.