Ro Khanna says armed settlers detained him in the West Bank; IDF disputes account
California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who is eyeing a 2028 presidential bid, says he was detained last week by armed Israeli settlers in the West Bank last week — and that Israeli soldiers who arrived…
Assessment
A sitting U.S. congressman and potential presidential candidate publicly accuses Israeli settlers of detaining him, while the IDF offers a contradictory account. The dispute tests the credibility of both parties and could influence American political discourse on Israel policy. The outcome may hinge on independent verification of events in Khirbet Zanuta.