Middle EastPublished: 15 July 2026 at 01:36

US Rep. Ro Khanna Detained by Israeli Settlers in West Bank

Congressman Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) was briefly detained by Israeli settlers and soldiers during a visit to the occupied West Bank.

U.S. Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, was temporarily detained during a recent trip to the occupied West Bank. The detention was carried out by Israeli settlers and soldiers. Khanna disclosed the incident in an interview with NPR. Further details regarding the circumstances and duration of the detention are not yet available. The incident occurred as members of Congress visited the region to assess the situation.

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