Marjorie Taylor Greene labels Gaza crisis as genocide

In late July 2025, Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman from Georgia, made headlines by becoming the first Republican in Congress to label the humanitarian situation in Gaza as a 'genocide.' Her comments were made via social media on July 28, when she expressed the need to recognize the horrors faced by both Israelis and Palestinians, specifically addressing the humanitarian crisis and starvation happening in Gaza. This statement marks a significant divergence from the broader Republican Party's unwavering support for Israel. The divide within the GOP has been growing, with Greene not only criticizing the Israeli military's approach but also advocating for a decrease in U.S. military support to Israel. Her recent proposal to cut $500 million from funding directed at Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system was a clear illustration of her evolving stance on foreign aid related to the conflict. Although she had previously censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her pro-Palestinian views, Greene’s stark condemnation of the starvation and humanitarian issues underscores a potential shift in how some Republicans are approaching Israel-Palestine matters. Following Greene’s remarks, Rep. Randy Fine from Florida faced significant backlash for his own comments regarding Gaza, which many deemed an endorsement of starvation as a tactic. Fine had stated in a social media post, 'Release the hostages. Until then, starve away,' and suggested that concerns about famine were 'Muslim terror propaganda.' His remarks drew sharp criticism, including from Greene, who described the comments as disgraceful and warning that they could incite antisemitism. The American Jewish Committee, along with other critics, rebuked Fine for his rhetoric. Furthermore, other Republican voices like Lance Gooden also began to call for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, indicating a budding support for addressing humanitarian needs without compromising the essence of U.S. alliances. Greene and Gooden represent a new faction within the Republican Party that is increasingly critical of the traditional strong support for Israel’s military actions. As the conflict continues and the situation in Gaza worsens, such divisions highlight a shifting dynamic among Republican lawmakers, presenting a landscape where differing opinions on foreign aid and military intervention are taking shape within the party.