Detained by settlers, US Rep. Ro Khanna accuses Israeli military of lying

U.S. Representative Ro Khanna accused the Israeli military of lying on Tuesday after settlers detained him and his delegation for several hours in the occupied West Bank. The progressive congressman stated that the settlers blocked his van, preventing him from reaching his intended destination.

Khanna, who was on a visit to assess the humanitarian situation in the region, described the incident on social media. He posted a video showing his van surrounded by individuals he identified as settlers. "After hours of being detained by Israeli settlers, the Israeli military, who claimed no knowledge of the situation, are now lying about it," Khanna wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

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After hours of being detained by Israeli settlers, the Israeli military, who claimed no knowledge of the situation, are now lying about it.

He further elaborated that his delegation was attempting to visit a Palestinian village when they were stopped. "They blocked our van for hours. We were trying to reach the village of Al-Sawiya to meet with local leaders and assess the humanitarian situation," Khanna stated.

The incident has drawn criticism from Khanna, who has been a vocal critic of Israeli policies. He previously stated that the Israeli military is not being truthful about the events unfolding in the West Bank, particularly concerning the actions of settlers against Palestinians. This confrontation highlights the ongoing tensions and complexities in the region.

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They blocked our van for hours. We were trying to reach the village of Al-Sawiya to meet with local leaders and assess the humanitarian situation.