Hawzah News Agency- Fine made the comments on Tuesday while discussing Israeli policies in the occupied West Bank. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) issued a forceful statement on Thursday demanding House leaders seek Fine's resignation. "If any elected official had called for the genocide of all ‘mainstream Jews’ or ‘mainstream Christians,’ their career would rightfully be over," CAIR said. The group added that his "explicit call for the destruction" confirms he is "unworthy of a seat in Congress''.
The congressman has a documented history of making inflammatory statements about Muslims and Palestinians. His latest comments come amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where Palestinian health authorities report over 70,300 killed since October 2023. Violence has also surged in the West Bank, with Palestinian figures citing more than 1,093 killed by Israeli forces and settlers.
The controversy highlights growing concerns about Islamophobic discourse within American political circles and its impact on domestic harmony and international relations. The incident is likely to fuel further debate over the boundaries of political speech and accountability in the United States.
Source: Yeni Safak
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