US congressman says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
US Congressman Ro Khanna reported being detained by armed Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank while visiting the region. He criticized the Israel Defense Forces for failing to intervene and for allegedly supporting the settlers during the encounter.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the volatile security situation in the West Bank and raises questions about the role of US-funded military forces in civilian disputes.
Ro Khanna during a visit to Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on 9 July 2026. Ro Khanna during a visit to Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on 9 July 2026. Israel US congressman says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank Ro Khanna said settlers were armed with US-made weapons and Israel Defense Forces refused to intervene
Prefer the Guardian on Google The US congressman Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers detained him during a visit to the Israel -occupied West Bank recently, describing the experience as a first-hand view of the realities faced by Palestinians living under occupation.
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