US Congressman Ro Khanna accused the Israeli government and military of misrepresenting the circumstances surrounding his detention by armed settlers and Israeli soldiers during a visit to the West Bank. Khanna, a Democrat from California, shared video evidence on social media showing Israeli settlers and soldiers obstructing his convoy on July 12, 2026, in the South Hebron hills, near the village of Zanuta. This area has been highlighted by Amnesty International as experiencing significant displacement of Palestinians, which they describe as a government-supported ethnic cleansing campaign.
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US Congressman Ro Khanna Accuses Israeli Government of Misrepresentation Regarding His Detention
Congressman Ro Khanna has accused the Israeli government of lying about his recent detention by settlers and soldiers in the West Bank. He provided video evidence of the incident, which occurred on July 12, 2026, in an area noted for the displacement of Palestinians.
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US Congressman Ro Khanna Accuses Israeli Government of Misrepresentation Regarding His Detention