Rep. Ro Khanna calls for arrest of IDF soldiers he says were involved in his West Bank detention

U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna accused IDF soldiers of aiding armed Israeli settlers during his Saturday West Bank detention and called for their arrest, saying the 'Israeli government is lying.' An Israeli security source said his uncoordinated visit led to a lack of security arrangements

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U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna accused IDF soldiers of aiding armed Israeli settlers during his Saturday West Bank detention and called for their arrest, saying the 'Israeli government is lying.' An Israeli security source said his uncoordinated visit led to a lack of security arrangements

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Ben Samuels

09:51 AM • July 12 2026 IDT

U.S. Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna called on Sunday for the arrest of four Israeli soldiers who he said assisted armed Israeli settlers in detaining him during a visit to the West Bank this week.

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