Rep.Randy Fine (R-FL), a vocal pro-Israel lawmaker known as 'The Hebrew Hammer,' publicly supported the latest U.S.military strikes against Iran in a social media post on July 19, 2026.Fine expressed gratitude to U.S.service members and their families for actions taken to counter the threat of Iranian nuclear weapons, while calling for further escalation by urging that 'the gates of hell open to the evil in Iran' and ending with 'Bombs away.' The U.S.strikes were in response to Iranian attacks on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan that killed at least two American service members.

Fine has a history of strong rhetoric on Middle East issues, including controversial statements about Palestinians and Gaza that have drawn accusations of racism and calls for genocide from critics.The lawmaker has consistently advocated for aggressive U.S.policy toward Iran to prevent nuclear proliferation and support Israel.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump faced criticism for being at his New Jersey golf club during the ongoing escalations.The incident highlights deepening partisan divides over U.S.foreign policy in the Middle East, with Fine representing a hawkish faction within the Republican Party pushing for decisive action against Iran amid rising casualties and regional tensions.This development occurs against the backdrop of broader concerns about the potential for wider conflict and its implications for U.S.midterm elections.