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Khanna's visit to the West Bank came amid growing debate within the Democratic Party over US policy towards Israel and the ongoing conflict in Palestinian territories.

Khanna, a Democratic representative from California, said the incident occurred on Wednesday while he was touring Khirbet Zanuta, a Palestinian hamlet in the southern West Bank that has witnessed repeated settler attacks.

US lawmaker Ro Khanna reported being detained by Israeli settlers armed with American-made rifles. His group was touring a Palestinian village which settlers had previously destroyed. The Israeli military intervened after settlers blocked the road and detained the visitors. Khanna stated this trip solidified his consideration for a presidential run in 2028. This incident highlights growing Democratic divisions over Israeli conduct toward Palestinians.

Palestinian humanitarian worker Mohammed al-Wahidi, known for organising public FIFA World Cup screenings in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City.

According to the news agency Wafa, President Abbas issued a presidential decree setting Saturday, November 28, 2026, as the date for holding legislative elections across all Palestinian territories, including Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

Fresh Israeli strikes in Gaza killed six people on Thursday (local time) despite a US-brokered "ceasefire," Al Jazeera reported, quoting Gaza's Civil Defence agency and health officials.

Israeli attacks in Gaza kill six, including a bodyguard of Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem, amid ongoing violence despite a ceasefire.

Andy Burnham said Labour had been too slow to respond and pledged to put greater pressure on the Israeli government through stronger sanctions and possible restrictions on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called legislative elections for November 28, reviving a democratic process that has remained frozen for nearly 20 years.

"We have been left on our own. You are facing settlers supported by their government," said Fadi Alwan, one of the volunteers.