US EditionNewsom Says He Regrets Earlier Comments Likening Israel to an ‘Apartheid State’
Newsom clarified he echoed warnings about Israel's future under Netanyahu and expressed concern over settlement expansion and annexation policies, amid declining Democratic support for Israel.
- On Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed regret for describing Israel as an "apartheid state," clarifying he intended to echo Thomas Friedman's warning about potential future risks under Netanyahu rather than characterize current Israeli policy.
- Earlier this month, Newsom ignited controversy during a Pod Save America podcast appearance by stating critics were describing Israel "appropriately as sort of an apartheid state" while discussing military operations in Gaza.
- Reaffirming support for Israel, Newsom stated, "I deeply, deeply oppose Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership," particularly his far-right policies in the West Bank that could trigger the apartheid designation if full annexation occurs.
- Backlash from Jewish leaders and pro-Israel advocates prompted the clarification, with immediate significance for Newsom as a potential 2028 presidential candidate navigating shifting Democratic Party views on Israel policy.
- Democratic voters have expressed growing skepticism toward pro-Israel policies, intensifying internal party debates over foreign policy and potential reconsideration of U.S. military aid as candidates define positions ahead of 2028.
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Newsom Walks Back Israel ‘Apartheid State’ Comment
(KMJ) Governor Gavin Newsom is walking back controversial comments he made earlier this month, when he referred to Israel as an “apartheid state.” In a new interview with Politico, published Tuesday, Newsom said he does regret the remark. But he also clarified that his criticism was aimed specifically at the direction he believes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is taking the country — not Israel itself. Newsom emphasized that he remains stro…
Gavin Newsom says he regrets using the word 'apartheid' to describe Israel
'I'm proud to support the state of Israel,' the California governor said. Newsom's comments are being closely watched because he is seen as a likely 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, at a time when Democratic voters' support for Israel has fallen sharply
Gavin Newsom says he regrets using the word ‘apartheid’ to describe Israel
While not answering the question of whether he considers himself a Zionist, California Gov. Gavin Newsom emphasized that his objections are to the current Israeli government, not Israel as a state.
Newsom Reaffirms Support for Israel While Criticizing Netanyahu in POLITICO Interview
SACRAMENTO (VINnews) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that he supports Israel and considers it an important ally of the United States, while also sharply criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government. In a wide-ranging interview with POLITICO, Newsom said he “revere[s] the state of Israel,” but voiced opposition to Netanyahu’s rejection of […]
Gov. Newsom regrets calling Israel an 'apartheid' state
California’s governor reverses course after accusing Israel of apartheid, describing his reverence for the Jewish state – while reiterating his criticism of the Israeli government. By World Israel News Staff California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday walked back his accusation that Israel is effectively an apartheid state, while doubling down on his sharp criticism of the Israeli government. On March 2, Newsom told podcaster Jon Favreau that th…
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