Congress Members are elected to represent Americans, not to encourage genocide Dear Email, Florida U.S. Representative Randy Fine, who currently represents Florida’s 6th Congressional District, has crossed an unthinkable line by publicly cheering for the mass starvation of Palestinians in Gaza. His words, “Release the hostages. Until then, starve away,” are not a misstep or poor phrasing. They are a calculated, dehumanizing endorsement of mass murder, hunger, malnutrition, and collective punishment against a population as legitimate tactics of war. Fine’s statement actively aids and normalizes the actions of the Israeli government, which is intentionally starving the civilian population of Gaza. As widely reported by NBC News, The New York Times, and numerous international aid organizations, Israel has systematically blocked, bombed, and restricted humanitarian aid, resulting in catastrophic levels of malnutrition. Just this week, a six-week-old baby named Yousef died of starvation, and he was only one of at least 15 hunger-related deaths recorded in a single 24-hour period. Aid agencies continue to warn of the famine that remains a threat to thousands more.  That an American Congressman would not only excuse, but celebrate, this atrocity is beyond reprehensible. Fine’s rhetoric doesn’t just distort reality; it erases humanity. His words glorify the deaths of children like Youssef al-Safadi, endorse the suffering of millions, and amplify Israel’s genocidal campaign, one playing out in plain sight of the world. By dismissing this reality as nothing more than “Muslim terror propaganda,” he engages in blatant genocide denial and unabashed Islamophobia. He has now etched his name into a record of infamy. And he is not alone. Since October 2023, multiple members of Congress have denied the facts, defended and encouraged Israel’s war crimes, and parroted deeply racist, anti-Palestinian, and Islamophobic talking points. This isn’t just political negligence, it’s a moral failure at the highest level. We demand an immediate and public apology from Congressman Randy Fine. But let us be clear: his language and the genocidal sentiment it conveys are far beyond the threshold of what censure can remedy. This is not merely offensive; it is a public endorsement of war crimes and genocide. We call for his immediate expulsion from the U.S. House of Representatives, and at the very minimum, for him to be censored. Furthermore, we urge every member of Congress, regardless of party, to clearly condemn his statement and take a public stand against Israel’s starvation campaign in Gaza. Anything less is complicity. TAKE ACTION: Call Congressman Randy Fine’s offices and demand accountability: (1) Call his Washington, DC, Office: (202) 225‑2706 - Israel is committing genocide and using starvation as a weapon of war.
There is overwhelming evidence from UN agencies, international aid groups, and major news outlets that Israel is deliberately starving Palestinians in Gaza. - Congressman Fine’s words are permanently recorded in the historical record.
He has aligned himself with one of the most shameful, genocidal atrocities in modern history. His name is now tied to the mass suffering of children and families. History will remember his words, and those who remained silent around him. - He must apologize and educate himself immediately.
He must publicly apologize, rescind his remarks, and educate himself on international law, the Geneva Conventions, and the realities of the siege on Gaza. (2) Email him via his official website: https://fine.house.gov/contact
In solidarity,
Americans for Justice in Palestine Action |
