Congressman Randy Fine Caught on Camera Looting Humanitarian Aid for Gaza

Florida Congressman Randy Fine has come under scrutiny after video footage emerged showing him removing items from humanitarian aid packages destined for Gaza.

The recording, apparently taken in a storage facility near a port, captures the lawmaker opening several boxes marked with international aid labels and consuming canned goods and energy bars on the spot.

Fine represents Florida's 6th Congressional District and has been a vocal advocate for Israel's military operations against Hamas.

He has faced criticism for statements that appear to dismiss the suffering of civilians in Gaza, including a recent instance where he celebrated reports of child malnutrition in the region.

"Starve away," Fine posted on social media in response to news of deaths from hunger in Gaza.

Humanitarian aid to Gaza has been a contentious issue amid the prolonged Israel-Hamas conflict, with much of the assistance provided by the United Nations and other groups accused of indirectly benefiting militant organizations.

Deliveries have often been hampered by border restrictions and security checks, leading to widespread shortages that affect millions of residents.

"If those supplies are just going to end up in the hands of terrorists, I might as well get some use out of them," Fine said when asked about the video. "I'm hungry, too. Do I not have a right to exist?"

Organizations coordinating the aid emphasized the urgent need for the supplies to reach non-combatants.

A spokesperson for one of the involved groups noted that the packages included essentials like rice, beans, and medical kits.

"This is food meant for families who have nothing left," the spokesperson stated.

The incident highlights ongoing debates over U.S. involvement in Middle East aid efforts. Fine's actions in the video add to his pattern of provocative rhetoric, such as earlier calls for extreme measures against Gaza that drew condemnation from human rights advocates.

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