Netanyahu Responds to Khanna's Claims of Harassment by Settlers in West Bank

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed allegations made by U.S. Representative Ro Khanna regarding an incident in the West Bank. Khanna reported that his delegation was stopped and harassed by Israeli settlers while visiting the area. He stated that the settlers were armed with American-made M4 rifles and that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sided with the settlers during the incident. In response, Netanyahu described the individuals involved as 'juvenile delinquents' and emphasized that they do not represent the settler community. He noted the dangers faced by settlers in the region, citing numerous attacks against them. Khanna, however, rejected Netanyahu's characterization, asserting that the IDF was lying about the events and called for an investigation into the actions of the settlers and the IDF officers involved. He demanded accountability for those connected to a known figure linked to violence against Palestinians.