Congressman Calls for Nuclear Response to Violence in Gaza

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Randy Fine of Florida sparked outrage on Thursday with comments made during an appearance on Fox News. In the wake of a shooting that killed two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington, Fine suggested that Gaza should be ‘nuked,’ comparing the situation to the United States’ atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II.

When questioned about the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, Fine emphatically stated that the only way to resolve the conflict was through nuclear measures. He asserted, ‘We nuked the Japanese twice in order to get unconditional surrender. That needs to be the same here.’ He added that ‘the Palestinian cause is an evil one,’ and claimed that ‘this culture is built on violence.’

His comments drew swift condemnation from various organizations, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which urged both Republican and Democratic leaders to denounce Fine’s rhetoric. CAIR’s Government Affairs Director, Robert S. McCaw, labeled Fine’s remarks as ‘violently anti-Muslim, anti-American, and anti-Palestinian,’ and expressed deep concern about the potential incitement to violence against Palestinian communities.

Fine, known for making inflammatory statements, previously called Palestinian Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar ‘Muslim terrorists’ on social media. His history of incendiary remarks has drawn criticism from both sides of the political aisle.

Despite the backlash, Fine’s comments reflect a growing sentiment among certain factions within the Republican Party regarding Israel’s military actions in Gaza. This ongoing conflict has intensified following military engagements that have resulted in significant civilian casualties, including thousands of children.

As the debate continues in Congress over foreign policy in the region, the implications of Fine’s comments raise important questions about the direction and tone of political discourse in the United States.