Congressman Khanna Detained by Armed Settlers During West Bank Visit
During a West Bank visit, Rep. Ro Khanna and aides were blocked for 75–90 minutes by armed Israeli settlers brandishing rifles, with soldiers later seen talking with the settlers; the IDF said troops dispersed the civilians and did not participate in the blockade. Khanna used the incident to criticize U.S. arms support to Israel, call for sanctions on settler violence and outposts, and press for a political framework guaranteeing Palestinian sovereignty, while noting ongoing Palestinian restrictions and harassment in the territory.