US Democratic Representative Ro Khanna reported being detained by Israeli settlers during a visit to the West Bank this week.
The lawmaker stated that his delegation was held for more than an hour by individuals armed with US-made rifles.
Khanna described the trip as an effort to gain an unfiltered perspective on the human toll of the Israeli occupation.
The detention highlights the volatile security environment in the region, where settler violence has become a recurring flashpoint.
Reports indicate that the West Bank is currently under significant pressure from simultaneous Israeli military raids and settler attacks.
The use of US-made weapons by the settlers adds a layer of diplomatic complexity to the incident, potentially drawing scrutiny from Washington regarding arms transfers and their end-use.