Rep. Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers in West Bank; Arab League chief also blocked
CBS News—U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) was detained by Israeli settlers during an official visit to the West Bank, in an unusual confrontation between American lawmakers and settler groups. The Arab League's secretary-general separately reported being blocked by Israeli authorities from entering the West Bank during the same period. A peace organization's report found Israeli settler outposts now control nearly a fifth of the West Bank — an 'unprecedented' expansion. The incidents drew sharp attention to growing settler influence over movement and access in the occupied territory.
- CBS News — Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
- Haaretz — Settler outposts now cover nearly a fifth of the West Bank, per a peace NGO report
- The Straits Times — US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit
- New York Times — An American Politician is Blocked by Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
- Dawn — US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit
- Al Arabiya — Arab League chief separately said he was blocked by Israel from entering the West Bank
- Reuters — US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit