Overview

• Greene became the first House Republican to describe Israel’s conduct in Gaza as genocide, condemning the enclave’s dire famine and civilian suffering.
• She directed her criticism at fellow GOP Rep. Randy Fine, whose call to “starve away” Gazan civilians until Hamas releases hostages prompted bipartisan condemnation.
• Fine’s remarks, made shortly after his elevation to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, were denounced by pro-Israel voices including the American Jewish Committee as unacceptable.
• Greene’s pivot contrasts with her prior unwavering support for Israel and brings her into alignment with humanitarian groups that have labeled the Gaza offensive a genocide.
• The division underscores a broader Republican debate over U.S. backing of Israel as mounting famine and mass civilian deaths in Gaza intensify scrutiny of its conduct.