A US congressman, Ro Khanna, was detained by Israeli settlers and military in the West Bank. The incident occurred during a three-day tour of the West Bank, when Khanna visited a Palestinian village that had been abandoned after settler attacks.

Details of the Incident

According to Khanna’s office, the confrontation occurred in the town of Khirbet Zanuta, where masked men with guns stopped his group and refused to let them leave. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) denied detaining any visitors in the incident.

Khanna said that when Israeli soldiers arrived, he was disheartened to see them interact in a friendly manner with their captors and block the exit for his party. The group was only allowed to proceed after the US Embassy and Israeli police were called.

Khanna’s experience highlights the challenges faced by Palestinians in the West Bank, who have limited access to resources and protection. The incident has sparked criticism of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and has raised concerns about the country’s human rights record.

Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.