Marjorie Taylor Greene Urges US Compassion Amid Gaza Famine Crisis

Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has vocally condemned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, describing it as a genocide and urging Americans to have compassion for innocent Palestinians suffering amid the ongoing conflict. She emphasized that while Hamas deserves punishment for the October 7 attacks, innocent people and children in Gaza do not deserve to be targeted, highlighting the disparity in compassion shown to victims on both sides. Greene criticized the U.S. government's military aid to Israel, stating that American taxpayers are indirectly funding what she calls Israel's military actions contributing to the suffering in Gaza, and expressed refusal to stay silent about the issue. Her stance has sparked backlash from some far-right allies who questioned her support for Gazans and linked it to immigration concerns. Other lawmakers, including Senator Bernie Sanders, have also condemned the famine in Gaza and called on President Trump to intervene to end the crisis, reflecting growing bipartisan concern over the situation. Greene's position marks a notable break from most Republican colleagues and aligns with international calls for greater humanitarian consideration in the conflict.