Rep. Randy Fine Urges Nuclear Strikes on Gaza

Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) called for nuclear strikes on Gaza, comparing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the U.S. atomic bombings of Japan and insisting that only 'complete and total surrender' would suffice. Fine made these remarks following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside the Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, attributing the violence to what he called a culture of violence among Palestinians. He described the Palestinian cause as 'evil,' sparking intense backlash for his extremist rhetoric and disregard for civilian casualties. Civil rights organizations, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), condemned his statements as anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian. The controversy has fueled debate over the boundaries of political rhetoric and the U.S. response to the conflict. Many critics also highlighted that advocating nuclear attacks contradicts international law and humanitarian standards.