US Congressman Randy Fine suggests Palestinians should ‘be destroyed first’

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Ali HarbDecember 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM

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US Congressman Randy Fine, a Republican representing Florida and ally of Donald Trump, suggested the destruction of Palestinians during a congressional hearing on Tuesday, December 10, 2025. Fine, known for anti-Palestinian rhetoric, made the statement while questioning Morton Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, about achieving peace with those seeking Israel's destruction. He cited the false claim of Israeli apartheid in the West Bank as justification. Fine stated he was unafraid of being labeled Islamophobic and asserted the need to "destroy them first" when dealing with those seeking Israel's destruction. His comments have drawn criticism, with some interpreting them as advocating for genocide, as defined by a United Nations convention.

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Key Player Opposition Context

United States ×240% Israelis 50% Palestinians ×260% Donald Trump 70% Randy Fine ×480%

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randy fine 90% palestinians 90% islamophobia 80% anti-palestinian statements 70% destruction of israel 70% israeli settlers 60% congressional hearing 50% west bank 50% genocide 40%