Ro Khanna the Liar Staged Provocative Incident in Judea and Samaria to Fuel Anti-Israel Narrative

 

U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna’s claims of being “held hostage by wild settlers” during a visit to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria have been sharply challenged by Israeli security experts, who say the California Democrat’s team deliberately triggered a routine security response on Shabbat.

Israeli security analyst Gedaliah Blum detailed what he described as deliberate tactics used by Khanna’s delegation to create a staged confrontation with local First Response Teams, according to accounts circulating in Israeli media circles.

Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria face frequent terrorist attacks, prompting the establishment of community First Response Teams. These civilian guard units, operating under strict Israeli laws and in coordination with the Israel Defense Forces, monitor for suspicious activity and respond rapidly to potential threats.

The incident occurred on Shabbat, when residents of Jewish communities do not drive. Khanna’s vehicle reportedly drove off-road in a manner that raised immediate red flags, prompting the First Response Team to investigate the suspicious activity.

According to Blum’s analysis, Khanna failed to coordinate his visit with local authorities or travel in a manner identifying him as a U.S. congressman, such as using a government-marked vehicle. As a result, the security team took standard precautions to verify the group’s identity.

It took approximately 90 minutes to confirm Khanna’s identity through coordination with the IDF. Once verified, the delegation was permitted to proceed without incident.

Despite the routine nature of the security check, Khanna later portrayed the episode as being detained by armed “wild settlers,” a characterization Israeli sources dismissed as inflammatory and false.

“Ro Khanna is a liar,” one Israeli commentator summarized, echoing widespread skepticism in pro-Israel circles about the congressman’s account.

The episode has drawn attention amid ongoing debates over security protocols in Judea and Samaria, where Israeli civilians and security forces work to protect communities from terrorism while adhering to legal standards. Khanna’s narrative has been contrasted with the realities faced by Jewish residents who rely on these First Response Teams for protection