A Republican congressman's harsh comments about Gaza and his claimed role in ousting a colleague are drawing fire, a sign of deepening splits inside the GOP over Israel.

• Randy Fine said Gaza should starve and used violent language about its streets.
• He took personal credit for pushing Thomas Massie out of Congress and welcomed Massie blaming Jewish groups for it.
• In Florida he backed making littering a hate crime carrying up to five years in prison, after antisemitic flyers were scattered.
• Critics say the free-speech tradeoffs are being made to shield Israel from criticism.

Outlook: Expect the Republican fight over Israel policy and free speech to get louder as primary season heats up.