US Congressman Ro Khanna Detained by Armed Israeli Settlers in West Bank
US Congressman Ro Khanna Detained by Armed Israeli Settlers in West Bank
US Representative Ro Khanna was detained for 90 minutes by armed Israeli settlers during a visit to the occupied West Bank, he said.
- Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, said settlers surrounded his vehicle with M4 rifles and blocked the road.
- Khanna stated that when the Israel Defense Forces arrived, they sided with the settlers and continued his detention.
- The IDF said in a statement that troops and police dispersed the Israeli civilians and allowed the vehicles to continue.
- Khanna was visiting the ruins of Khirbet Zanuta to examine the impact of Israeli occupation, he said.
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US Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers
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