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Newsom compares Israel to ‘apartheid state,’ wants to ‘rethink’ U.S. relationship

Governor Newsom criticized Israeli policies and leadership, calling Israel an apartheid state and urging the U.S. to rethink military aid amid expanding West Bank settlements.

  • California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu's government, comparing it to an 'apartheid state'.
  • Newsom stated that if Israel uses US military aid to draw the country into regional wars, it is no longer in US interests to provide that aid.
  • During a live 'Pod Save America' appearance, Newsom said Netanyahu's role in shaping where Trump landed was `pretty damn self-evident`, linking that influence to the strikes on Iran.
  • Last month, Newsom said he would `Never have and never will.` accept money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, signaling his stance against pro-Israel funders.
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Latin Times broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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