Newsom Says He Regrets Earlier Comments Likening Israel to an ‘Apartheid State’

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.

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…

Newsom walks back 'apartheid' label for Israel, slams Netanyahu

California Governor Gavin Newsom expresses regret for using the word “apartheid" to describe Israel, while reiterating his strong opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom regrets calling Israel 'an apartheid state'

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he regretted calling Israel an “apartheid state,” weeks after criticizing the country’s attacks on Palestinians in the ongoing war with Gaza. Newsom previously said while promoting ...

Newsom says he regrets likening Israel to an 'apartheid state'

Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he regretted likening Israel to an 'apartheid state,' which made national headlines earlier this month.