Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene First GOP Lawmaker Calls Gaza Crisis Genocide

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent ally of President Donald Trump and a leading MAGA figure, has become the first Republican member of Congress to describe Israel's actions in Gaza as a 'genocide,' marking a significant departure from her party's usual unconditional support for Israel. Greene condemned the humanitarian crisis and starvation in Gaza, framing it as equally horrific as the October 7 attacks by Hamas and calling for the return of hostages, while warning that supporting harsh measures risks increasing antisemitism. Her comments directly rebuked fellow Republican Rep. Randy Fine, who suggested Gazans should "starve away" until hostages were released; Fine's remarks drew widespread condemnation, including from the American Jewish Committee and reportedly led to AIPAC withdrawing its endorsement of him. Greene's stance reflects a growing concern among some Republicans over the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and aligns her with international rights groups accusing Israel of potential war crimes. Despite her opposition, attempts by Greene to block Israeli military aid failed overwhelmingly in Congress, underscoring the broader Republican commitment to supporting Israel. Her vocal criticism highlights an emerging divide within the GOP over U.S. foreign policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.