Congressman Detained by West Bank Settlers | Sacramento News

Congressman Ro Khanna was detained for over an hour by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, with IDF troops on scene and even moving a car to block the road — a chilling reminder of the escalating tensions in the region. This incident, confirmed by his office and first reported by The New York Times, follows a string of high-profile U.S. political visits to the area, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and other lawmakers, underscoring Washington’s continued focus on the ground. Meanwhile, violence continues to surge: over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank and East Jerusalem since the Gaza war began, amid a spike in settler attacks and Israeli settlement expansion. Compounding the crisis, Israeli soldiers accused of harming Palestinians rarely face accountability — fewer than 1% of complaints between 2016 and 2024 led to indictments, according to Yesh Din. As the UN deems settlements illegal and U.S. allies impose sanctions on officials for inciting violence, the situation remains dangerously volatile. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb2f70a518ac651d