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Rep. Ro Khanna Detained by Israeli Settlers During West Bank Visit

California Democrat Ro Khanna and his group were held for over an hour after being surrounded by armed Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

Jul 11, 2026, 7:23 PM NBC Politics

West Bankgeography Ro Khannaperson Graham Platnerperson Reptopic Trumptopic Israeli Settlers During West Bank Visitgeography Ro Khanna Detainedperson Air Force Oneperson California Democrat Ro Khannatopic Maine Democrat Jordan Woodtopic Meet the Presstopic Mike Lawlerperson

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) reported that during a visit to an abandoned Palestinian village in the West Bank, his group’s van was surrounded by Israeli settlers armed with machine guns. According to an aide for Khanna, the group was detained for more than an hour before officers, who appeared to be police, allowed them to continue their visit.

This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the West Bank region. No further details about the circumstances or responses from Israeli authorities have been provided.

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Rep. Ro Khanna says he was detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit

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