Overview

• Rep. Randy Fine’s post “Release the hostages. Until then, starve away” dismissed Gaza famine as propaganda and sparked widespread outrage.
• The an JewishJewish Committee condemned Fine’s suggestion to starve civilians as “unacceptable” and called for prompt humanitarian aid.
• AIPAC clarified that it has not revoked Fine’s endorsement and that its 2026 candidate decisions remain under consideration.
• Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene labeled Fine’s remarks “disgraceful,” warning they could fuel antisemitism.
• Greene became the first Republican in Congress to describe Israel’s Gaza campaign as genocide, underscoring widening intra-party tensions over humanitarian boundaries.