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Armed Israeli Settlers Detained Rep. Ro Khanna in the West Bank
The Intercept • • nation
Key Points:
- California Rep. Ro Khanna and his delegation were harassed and blocked by armed Israeli settlers from the extremist Hilltop Youth group during a visit to the Palestinian village of Zanuta in the West Bank, with Israeli soldiers reportedly joining the settlers without intervening.
- The Israeli military's official statement contradicted Khanna’s account, claiming troops dispersed the settlers and reopened the road, while the identity of the armed individuals remains under review.
- Khanna, who has shifted from a pro-Israel stance to a vocal critic following recent conflicts, condemned U.S. arms transfers to Israel, highlighting their use against Palestinians and American citizens in the West Bank.
- The delegation’s visit also revealed ongoing hardships faced by Palestinians, including settler violence, water shortages, and military restrictions, underscoring Khanna’s call for congressional visits to better understand the situation.
- Kasky, a staffer with Khanna and a Jewish school shooting survivor, was detained and questioned by Israeli security at the airport, resulting in the revocation of his Israeli travel visa, reflecting heightened tensions around the visit.
