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Murphy Defends Settlers as Khanna Detained in West Bank

7/12/2026

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Rep. Greg Murphy defended armed settlers and faced condemnation.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) was detained by settlers and the IDF in West Bank, an incident captured on video.
Rep. Greg Casar condemned the detention while activist Nadav Weiman said settlers arrived first and the army.
Journalist James Li called Murphy’s remarks ‘borderline treason,’ urged his removal, and noted his campaigns received over $100,000 from pro-Israeli groups and a photo with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Rep. Greg Murphy defended armed settlers and faced condemnation.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) was detained by settlers and the IDF in West Bank, an incident captured on video.
Rep. Greg Casar condemned the detention while activist Nadav Weiman said settlers arrived first and the army.
Journalist James Li called Murphy’s remarks ‘borderline treason,’ urged his removal, and noted his campaigns received over $100,000 from pro-Israeli groups and a photo with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.