Overview

• Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene became the first Republican member of Congress to label Israel’s actions in Gaza a genocide.
• President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged “real starvation” in Gaza, contradicting Israeli denials and raising humanitarian concerns.
• Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson joined the critique, questioning the use of U.S. aid in Israel’s military campaign.
• A majority of House and Senate Republicans continue to reject the genocide label and uphold broad U.S. military assistance to Israel.
• Sen. John Fetterman dismissed Greene’s characterization as “not a genocide,” highlighting resistance among moderates.