Benjamin Netanyahu Reacts to Incident Involving Rep. Ro Khanna in West Bank
Khanna said armed settlers surrounded his delegation and held them for about 20 minutes, while Israeli authorities said troops cleared the scene and reopened the road.
- On Saturday, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna reported being detained by armed Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank, claiming settlers brandishing M4s surrounded his group for about 20 minutes.
- The Israeli Defense Forces disputed the account, stating troops quickly dispersed civilians and reopened the road; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to apply the law against what he called 'delinquents' involved in vigilante efforts.
- Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter questioned the timing of the announcement, suggesting Khanna delayed reporting to 'shift focus' from his endorsement of scandal-plagued Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner.
- Calling the incident 'unprecedented,' Khanna is now demanding an official investigation and warned, 'It's not a good idea to detain long-shot presidential candidates,' suggesting diplomatic consequences.
- Reports indicate Khanna is weighing a 2028 presidential bid, with analysts noting the West Bank trip bolsters his image as a leading critic of Israel within shifting Democratic party factions.
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‘I felt powerless’: Ro Khanna narrates horror of 90-minute Israeli settlers’ detention in West Bank
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna says he was detained for 90 minutes by armed Israeli settlers during a visit to the occupied West Bank, calling the experience "powerless" and accusing the IDF of siding with the settlers. The incident has fueled criticism of the Netanyahu government, with leading Democrats demanding an end to U.S. military aid as Khanna vows to keep telling Palestinians' stories across America.
Netanyahu blames 'juvenile delinquents' for blocking Khanna on West Bank visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed “juvenile delinquents” for stopping and harassing Rep. Ro Khanna’s (D-CA) delegation in the West Bank. In a Saturday post on X, Khanna said that while visiting the West Bank, he was stopped and detained by “Israeli settlers, brandishing American-made M4s.” He said that when the Israel Defense Forces arrived at the scene, “they sided with the settlers & continued our detention.” Netanyahu disputed …
Israeli Diplomat Accuses Ro Khanna of Trying to ‘Shift the Focus’ from His Graham Platner Support By Milking Being Detained
Michael Leiter questioned whether Rep. Ro Khanna tried to "shift the focus" from his Graham Platner support by delaying the news of him being detained The post Israeli Diplomat Accuses Ro Khanna of Trying to ‘Shift the Focus’ from His Graham Platner Support By Milking Being Detained first appeared on Mediaite.
Netanyahu reacts to Ro Khanna saying he was detained in the West Bank: ‘We are a nation of laws’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins Meet the Press after Rep Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) says he was held by Israeli settlers during his trip to the West Bank.
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