Ro Khanna Detained by Settlers Triggers U.S.–Israel Tensions
US Representative Ro Khanna says he was detained for over an hour by armed Israeli settlers in a West Bank village; Israeli officials and allies criticized him, with the ambassador accusing Khanna of coordinating his trip with Palestinian groups. Khanna and his supporters push back, calling for accountability for settlers and disputing the military’s version of events. The episode amplifies ongoing debates over the occupation, settler violence, and the US–Israel relationship amid broader international scrutiny of Israel’s policies.