Summary
U.S. Congressman Randy Fine made remarks suggesting Palestinians should be destroyed during a congressional hearing. He has a history of making controversial statements about Palestinians and Islam. Fine's comments have drawn criticism and added to tensions over U.S. relations with Israel and Palestine.
Key Facts
- Randy Fine is a U.S. Congressman and ally of President Donald Trump.
- He suggested Palestinians should be destroyed, citing concerns over Israeli security.
- Fine has previously made Islamophobic and anti-Palestinian statements.
- The international definition of genocide includes actions intended to destroy a national or ethnic group.
- At least two U.S. citizens have died in Israeli settler attacks this year.
- Fine's statements reflect ongoing U.S. political debates about Israel and Palestine.
- He received criticism from Abed Ayoub of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee.
- Fine was elected to Congress with the support of Trump and AIPAC.
