US Congressman Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers in West Bank

A progressive member of the U.S. House of Representatives accused the Israeli military of providing false information after a group of Israeli settlers stopped his convoy in the occupied West Bank. The lawmaker, who was traveling in a van near the city of Hebron, said the settlers blocked the vehicle and forced it to turn around, while Israeli Defense Forces officials later claimed they had no knowledge of the incident. In a statement released by his office, the congressman said the military’s denial “contradicts eyewitness accounts and the video evidence released by his staff,” and called for an independent inquiry into the actions of both the settlers and the army.

Israeli military spokespersons reiterated that the forces were not present at the location when the incident occurred and that any harassment by civilians would be investigated according to standard procedures. The episode comes amid heightened scrutiny of settlement activity in the West Bank and ongoing diplomatic discussions about the treatment of foreign officials in the territory. U.S. officials have indicated they will monitor the situation closely, while the congressman’s accusation adds pressure on Israeli authorities to address allegations of misconduct and improve coordination with foreign delegations.