In their words · Updated July 27, 2026
US congressman
16 verified quotes on the record, July 10, 2026 to July 15, 2026. Every one is a character-for-character copy from its source; the lens colors mark the outlets and channels that carried the words, never the person.
Also on the record as: Rep. Ro Khanna
On the claim ledger: 3 open
As printed Jul 15
“They were violent settlers who surrounded our van brandishing M4s, kicking the tires of the van, blockading our van in, taunting us, laughing at us, videotaping us.”
Printed by HasanAbi Democratic Socialist Ro Khanna got detained by the IDF ›
As printed Jul 15
“It is apartheid. It is inhumane. It is cruel.”
on West Bank conditions as apartheid
Printed by HasanAbi Democratic Socialist EXCLUSIVE: Ro Khanna on His Detention in the West Bank ›
As printed Jul 14
“Israeli settlers, brandishing American made M4s, detained me & other Americans on my trip to Palestine. When the IDF arrived, they sided with the settlers & continued our detention”
Printed by Blaze Media MAGA / Populist Right Democrat congressman's Israel trip takes dramatic turn as officials dispute viral claims ›
As printed Jul 14
“The IDF is lying,”
on Israeli military's account of his detention
Printed by The Forward Identity Rep. Ro Khanna says armed settlers detained him in the West Bank; IDF disputes account ›
As printed Jul 14
“The prime minister needs to open an investigation on these violent settlers who are connected to Yinon Levi, who has destroyed Zanuta’s village and is a known person who has killed Palestinians.”
on settlers connected to figure accused of killing Palestinians
Printed by The Forward Identity Rep. Ro Khanna says armed settlers detained him in the West Bank; IDF disputes account ›
On the claim ledger Jul 13 Open
“When the IDF arrived, they sided with the settlers & continued our detention.”
on IDF involvement in his detention by Israeli settlers
Recorded via MSNBC Liberal Mainstream Khanna says the IDF lied about his detention › the full story file ›
On the claim ledger Jul 13 Open
“Security cameras can see that they were involved in the detention of American citizens.”
on security footage documenting detention by IDF and settlers
Recorded via The Guardian Liberal Mainstream Khanna says the IDF lied about his detention › the full story file ›
As printed Jul 12
“they sided with the settlers and continued our detention”
on Israeli military backing settlers against detained Americans
Printed by BBC News Center / Nonpartisan US Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers ›
As printed Jul 12
“these hoodlums come in with machine guns – M4, an American-made machine gun – and they detain us”
on detention involving American-supplied military weapons
Printed by BBC News Center / Nonpartisan US Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers ›
As printed Jul 12
“the most arrogant and humiliating treatment of American citizens I have endured”
on Israeli settlers' conduct compared across international experience
Printed by The Intercept Democratic Socialist Armed Israeli Settlers Detained Ro Khanna. He Wants Their Illegal Outposts Demolished. ›
As printed Jul 12
“if they can do this to an American member of Congress and to American citizens, imagine what life is like for ordinary Palestinians who do not have a national platform, who can’t just pick up the phone and call the American embassy”
on being detained by settlers while Palestinians lack similar recourse
Printed by The Intercept Democratic Socialist Armed Israeli Settlers Detained Ro Khanna. He Wants Their Illegal Outposts Demolished. ›
As printed Jul 12
“And these hoodlums come in with machine guns – M4, an American-made machine gun – and they detain us. They block off the road.”
on armed settlers with US weapons blocking and detaining his group
Printed by News From Antiwar.com Libertarian West Bank Settlers Held Rep. Ro Khanna at Gunpoint at Destroyed School ›
As printed Jul 12
“I saw the arrogance in the eyes of those settlers. 21 and 22-year-olds with guns laughing that they had detained us.”
Printed by Middle East Eye Identity US Congressman says "arrogant" Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank ›
As printed Jul 12
“if you're unwilling to speak up against the genocide in Gaza, the apartheid in the West Bank, then you are morally compromised”
on Palestinian rights as fundamental to political credibility
Printed by Middle East Eye Identity US Congressman says "arrogant" Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank ›
On the claim ledger Jul 12 Open
“When the IDF arrived, they sided with the settlers & continued our detention. They made a huge mistake. You will be hearing more soon.”
Recorded via MSNBC Liberal Mainstream Rep. Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers held him for 90 minutes in the West Bank › the full story file ›
As printed Jul 10
“I’ve been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line,”
on sexual assault being a disqualifying offense for political support
Printed by NBC News Politics Liberal Mainstream Graham Platner considering ‘best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after denying sexual assault claim ›
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