U.S. Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat representing California, faced a detention incident involving Israeli settlers during his official visit to the occupied West Bank on July 9, 2026. The event occurred in the vicinity of Turmus Ayya, a town located near Ramallah.
While conducting his visit in the region, the Congressman was seen engaging in conversation with a Palestinian resident of Turmus Ayya. The situation escalated when the U.S. lawmaker was detained by individuals identified as Israeli settlers. The incident remains a notable development in the context of ongoing diplomatic visits to the territory.
Item 1 of 5 U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) speaks with a Palestinian resident of Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, during a visit in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
[1/5]U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) speaks with a Palestinian resident of Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, during a visit in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
