US lawmaker slams Israeli army after settlers detain him on Palestine trip
US Representative Ro Khanna reported that he and his tour group were detained by armed Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Khanna criticized the Israeli military for allegedly siding with the settlers during the incident.
Why it matters
The incident underscores rising tensions and concerns regarding settler violence in the occupied West Bank and its impact on international relations.
Democrat Ro Khanna accuses soldiers of supporting the settlers, warning that Israeli forces made a ‘huge mistake’.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US Representative Ro Khanna speaks with a Palestinian resident of Turmus Aya, near Ramallah, during a visit to the occupied West Bank, July 9, 2026 [File: Ammar Awad/Reuters] By Daniel Khalili-Tari and Reuters Published On 11 Jul 2026 11 Jul 2026 A Democratic lawmaker from the United States says he and his tour group were detained by rifle-wielding Israeli settlers during a trip to Palestine.
In a post on X on Saturday, Ro Khanna accused the Israeli army of supporting the settlers.
“When the [Israeli army] arrived, they sided with the settlers and continued our detention,” Khanna wrote, saying he will release more details about the ordeal soon.
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