Armed Israeli Settlers Detained Rep. Ro Khanna in the West Bank: In an interview, Khanna recounts the fear at being detained and says anyone who visits the West Bank “would conclude that it is #apartheid.” (The Intercept, 2026-07-11)

https://theintercept.com/2026/07/11/ro-khanna-west-bank-settler-violence-palestine-israel/
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>> Harassment from Israeli settlers and military has long been a regular occurrence for Palestinians in the West Bank, who face severe restrictions on daily movement throughout the territory…

>> Harassment of foreign delegations in the #WestBank is more rare. In September 2023, European Union diplomats reported harassment by Israeli settlers … In May 2025, Israeli soldiers fired warning shots toward a delegation of diplomats visiting Jenin, which included officials from the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Ireland. … in 2015, when settlers hurled rocks at [American]diplomats investigating reports of settler attacks in the area…

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