U.S. Representative Katherine Clark initially referred to Israel's military actions in Gaza as a "genocide" during an event in her district, making her one of a small group of House members to use that term. However, she later clarified and retracted her statement, explicitly stating she does not believe Israel is committing genocide. Clark explained that her use of the word was in response to a question and that she is not accusing Israel of genocide. Separately, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has condemned Israel for genocide and called for a halt to U.S. military aid, which amounts to $3.8 billion annually. Greene's comments have sparked controversy and drawn criticism from other political figures. The debate over the characterization of Israel's actions in Gaza continues to provoke strong reactions within U.S. political circles.