U.S. Representative Katherine Clark initially referred to Israel's military actions in Gaza as a "genocide" during a district event, making her one of a small group of House members to use that term. However, she subsequently clarified that she does not believe Israel is committing genocide, stating that she was repeating the word in response to a question and is not accusing Israel of such actions. Clark has reportedly received $572,808 in contributions from the Israel lobby. Meanwhile, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has condemned Israel for what she described as "genocide" and called for a halt to the $3.8 billion in annual U.S. military aid to Israel, arguing that American taxpayers are funding violence against civilians, including children, in Gaza. Greene's remarks have drawn criticism from other political figures. The debate highlights ongoing divisions within U.S. politics over the characterization of Israel's conduct in Gaza and the extent of U.S. support.