US Democrat Ro Khanna ‘detained’ by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit
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US Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna reported that he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles during a West Bank visit. The incident occurred while he was touring an area where residents face frequent settler attacks. Khanna described the visit as an unfiltered look at the human toll of the Israeli occupation as he considers a potential 2028 presidential run.
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Khanna described the incident as an 'unfiltered look at the human toll'.
Khanna's group was surrounded by settlers while touring the southern West Bank.
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Khanna's group was surrounded by settlers while touring the southern West Bank.
South China Morning Post- Khanna described the incident as an 'unfiltered look at the human toll'.
- Settlers armed with US-made rifles surrounded his van.
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Loaded language removedUS Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles during a West Bank visit this week that he described as a look at the impact of Israeli occupation as he weighs a 2028 presidential run.
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Khanna's group was surrounded by settlers while touring the southern West Bank.
South China Morning PostKhanna is weighing a 2028 presidential run.
PredictionResidents in the area face frequent settler attacks.
South China Morning PostThe settlers were armed with US-made M4 rifles.
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