Khanna is the second Democrat considering a White House bid to visit the region this week.

Khanna is the second Democrat considering a White House bid to visit the region this week.

Ro Khanna said armed Israeli settlers stopped and detained him during a West Bank visit. He said the episode exposed how powerless Palestinians can feel under occupation.

TURMUS AYYA, West Bank, July 11 - U.S. Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with U.S.-made rifles during a West Bank visit this week that he cast as an unfiltered look at the human toll of Israeli occupation as he weighs a 2028 presidential run. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna was briefly detained by Israeli settlers during a visit to Palestine, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna was briefly detained by Israeli settlers during a visit to Palestine, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

Khanna is weighing a 2028 presidential run, and said he was "more resolved to consider it" after his experience. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.