Israeli Settlers
Coverage of Israeli Settlers in the Nexus archive.
- Rep. Khanna says he was 'detained' by Israeli settlers, IDF during West Bank visit
Rep. Ro Khanna stated he was briefly detained by Israeli settlers and IDF during his visit to a West Bank village. The incident occurred on Wednesday.
- Armed Israeli Settlers Detained Ro Khanna. He Wants Their Illegal Outposts Demolished.
Rep. Ro Khanna and his delegation were detained and harassed by armed Israeli settlers in the Palestinian village of Zanuta. The settlers, identified as part of the extremist Hilltop Youth group, blocked their van, brandished weapons, and prevented the group from leaving, with Israeli military personnel present but not intervening.
- Rep. Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank
Rep. Ro Khanna reported that armed Israeli settlers detained his delegation for over an hour in the West Bank. He described the incident as 'lawless' and 'unacceptable.'
- Rep. Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank
Rep. Ro Khanna stated that armed Israeli settlers blocked and detained his delegation for over an hour in the West Bank. He described the incident as 'lawless' and 'unacceptable.'
- California Rep. Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank
Rep. Ro Khanna reported being detained for over an hour in the West Bank by Israeli settlers armed with M4 rifles. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) later arrived at the scene.
- Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank
Rep. Ro Khanna reported being detained for over an hour in the West Bank by Israeli settlers armed with American-made M4 rifles. The detention continued even after Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers arrived at the scene.
- Democratic congressman says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West Bank
A Democratic congressman was detained by Israeli settlers and the Israeli military in the West Bank during a tour. The incident occurred while he was visiting the region.
- US Rep Ro Khanna speaks out about being harassed by Israeli settlers
US Rep Ro Khanna addressed an incident involving harassment by Israeli settlers. He publicly spoke out about the experience.
- Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said he was detained for over an hour in the West Bank by Israeli settlers. The detention continued even after Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) arrived.
- Ro Khanna claims Israeli settlers detained him during West Bank visit
Rep. Ro Khanna and members of his congressional delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers near Khirbet Zanuta in the West Bank.
- Ro Khanna claims Israeli settlers detained him during West Bank visit
Rep. Ro Khanna and members of his congressional delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers in the West Bank near Khirbet Zanuta. The incident occurred during a visit to the Palestinian village.
- US Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers
US Democrat Ro Khanna was detained by armed Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank for 90 minutes during a visit.
- Lefty California Dem drops veiled threat to IDF after claiming he was detained in West Bank
Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna claimed he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles during a West Bank visit and issued a veiled threat to the IDF.
- US congressman says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
US congressman Ro Khanna reported being detained by armed Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. The settlers used US-made weapons, and the Israel Defense Forces refused to intervene during the incident.
- US congressman says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
US congressman Ro Khanna claims he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, who used US-made weapons. He stated the Israel Defense Forces refused to intervene, and described the incident as reflecting the challenges faced by Palestinians under occupation.
- Rep. Ro Khanna says he was detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., reported being detained by Israeli settlers armed with machine guns during a visit to an abandoned Palestinian village in the West Bank. His group was held for over an hour before police allowed them to proceed.
- CA Representative Ro Khanna detained in West Bank
California Representative Ro Khanna was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank during his visit. He reported that Israeli settlers, using American-made M4s, detained him and other Americans, and the IDF supported the settlers during the detention.
- Israeli settlers held US lawmaker Ro Khanna at gunpoint in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers armed with US-made M4 rifles detained US lawmaker Ro Khanna and his delegation in the occupied West Bank during a visit to a Palestinian village allegedly destroyed by settlers. The Israeli military (IDF) arrived and supported the settlers during the detention.
- House Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank
Rep. Ro Khanna claims he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with U.S.-made M4 machine guns near the West Bank village of Khirbet Zanuta. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers were reported to have initially sided with the settlers before police intervened. Khanna criticized the incident and called for prosecution of those involved.
- House Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank
Rep. Ro Khanna claims he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with U.S.-made M4 machine guns near a Palestinian village in the West Bank. Israeli military and police later intervened, dispersing the settlers and allowing his group to proceed. Khanna criticized the settlers and IDF, linking the incident to broader concerns about U.S. arms sales and Palestinian rights.
- US Democrat Ro Khanna ‘detained’ by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit
US Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna reported being detained by Israeli settlers armed with M4 rifles during a visit to the southern West Bank. He described the encounter as part of his effort to assess the human toll of Israeli occupation, potentially influencing his 2028 presidential ambitions.
- 'Our land, our sky:' West Bank Palestinians fly kites in defiance of Israeli settlers
West Bank Palestinians in Burin fly kites with Palestinian and Egyptian flag colors as an act of defiance against Israeli settlers. Children participate in the activity, racing on a sun-baked hillside to watch the kites soar.
- Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna reported being detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
- Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna reported being detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Members of the Israel Defense Forces communicated with the settlers and relocated a vehicle to obstruct the road.
- Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during occupied West Bank visit
US Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna was detained by Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles during a visit to the occupied West Bank. His group was surrounded, blocked from moving, and held for over an hour before Israeli military and police intervened to release them.
- US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit
U.S. lawmaker Ro Khanna was detained by Israeli settlers armed with M4 rifles during a visit to the southern West Bank. He described the encounter as part of a visit to assess the human toll of Israeli occupation, which he said influenced his consideration of a 2028 presidential run.
- US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit
US Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna was detained by Israeli settlers armed with US-made M4 rifles during a West Bank visit, which he described as highlighting the human toll of the Israeli occupation. The Israeli military intervened after settlers blocked his group's van, dispersing the settlers and allowing the group to proceed. Khanna, considering a 2028 presidential run, criticized the IDF for aligning with settlers rather than protecting Americans.
- An American Politician is Blocked by Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
Representative Ro Khanna was detained for 90 minutes by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The incident contrasts with past U.S. leaders touring the region to support Israel, as current Democratic presidential aspirants focus on criticizing it.
- Video: Israeli settlers assault elderly Palestinian man
Israeli settlers assaulted 80-year-old Ibrahim Ismail al-Jabour and his family in the Hawara area of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank. Local sources reported that Israeli soldiers stood by, protecting the settlers during the attack.
- Report: Israeli settlers attack women, elderly shepherds in Hebron
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian women and elderly shepherds in the Masafer Yatta area of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, targeting their livestock. Two men were injured in Beit Furik, and nine others suffered bruises and tear gas inhalation during an attack in Masafer Yatta. Settler gangs, under the protection of Israeli forces, assaulted Palestinians and attempted to steal sheep.
- Israeli settlers injure eight Palestinians near Hebron
Israeli settlers injured eight Palestinians in an attack in Khirbet Asafi, Masafer Yatta, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. Settlers have repeatedly targeted the area to displace Palestinian communities, with 50 acres of land seized in the region featured in the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land'.
- How a Palestinian town is defending itself from Israeli settler attacks
A Palestinian volunteer group in Sinjil, West Bank, is defending the town from Israeli settler attacks, which Palestinians claim the Israeli military and their own government have failed to prevent. The group monitors the area for signs of settler violence, part of similar efforts across the West Bank.
- Report: Israeli settlers raid Al-Aqsa mosque under police protection
About 112 Israeli settlers, backed by a police escort, forced their way into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied Jerusalem. They entered through the Moroccan Gate, toured the courtyards, performed Talmudic rituals, and exited via the Chain Gate, disregarding the sentiments of Muslims worldwide.
- Ireland passes bill banning imports of goods from Israeli settlements
Ireland has passed a bill banning imports of goods from Israeli settlements. An Israeli settlers' outpost has been newly established in the West Bank town of Qabalan, southeast of Nablus.
- Israeli settlers attack Palestinian homes and farmland in occupied West Bank
Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian homes and farmland in the occupied West Bank's Hebron governorate, injuring six residents. The attack occurred in Umm al-Khair village under Israeli military presence, with one targeted home belonging to Salem al-Hathaleen. Israeli forces closed the village's main entrance and declared the area around the home a closed military zone for two days.
- Video: Israeli settlers storm Hebron's Old City under protection of Israeli forces
Israeli settlers entered Hebron's Old City under the protection of Israeli forces, with armed soldiers clearing Palestinian residents from streets and public areas. The incident highlights expanding illegal settler activity and increased Israeli control in the historic center.
- Settlers raid several West Bank villages as attacks escalate
Israeli settlers raided several Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank, leading to attacks, arrests, and confrontations with Israeli security forces. Incidents included attempts to steal sheep in Arrabeh, arrests in Khan al-Ahmar, and the use of crowd-control measures in Idhna. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported injuries to Palestinians, including a young man struck by a rubber-coated steel bullet and two elderly individuals protecting their livestock.
- Israeli settlers injure eight Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli settlers attacked the village of Yerza in the occupied West Bank, injuring seven Palestinians. A separate incident in Beit Fajjar saw a Palestinian shot in the thigh during clashes with Israeli forces. Israeli forces prevented some injured from receiving medical care.
- Settler attack injures several Palestinians near Hebron
Israeli settlers attacked and wounded several Palestinians near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, according to Wafa news agency and the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Settlers, protected by Israeli soldiers, stormed the town of Idhna, firing on Palestinian landowners. A young man was injured with a rubber-coated steel bullet, and two elderly Palestinians were hurt while protecting their sheep.
- Settlers attack activists, Palestinians trying to access their land
Israeli settlers attacked a foreign activist and another man as they blocked access to Palestinian farmland.