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US Congressman Claims Armed Settlers Detained Him in South Hebron Amid Tensions

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First reported by Walla · 23 hours ago

What happened

US Congressman Ro Khanna accused armed Israeli settlers of detaining him during a visit to southern Hebron in the West Bank. He criticized the IDF for siding with settlers and is considering a 2028 presidential run. Israeli forces later dispersed the settlers and reopened the road.

01US Congressman Ro Khanna claims armed settlers detained him near Khirbet Zanuta in southern Hebron.
02Khanna alleges IDF sided with settlers and did not assist his delegation initially.
03Israeli police eventually dispersed settlers and cleared the blocked road.
04Khanna threatened legal action against settlers and IDF soldiers involved.
05The incident strengthened Khanna's interest in running for US president in 2028.
06IDF stated they acted after reports of blocked vehicles and reopened the road promptly.

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