California Governor: Condemnation of Netanyahu is "near-unanimous" among Democrats

California Governor and prominent Democrat Gavin Newsom said that the condemnation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “near-unanimous” among Democrats, noting that there is little to no disagreement within the party regarding the policies of his government. In an interview with PBS News, Newsom added that there is “overwhelming opposition to the current regime in Israel,” referring to Netanyahu’s government. Responding to the program’s host about potential divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel, particularly in swing states such as Michigan, Newsom said: “The condemnation of what Netanyahu is doing is nearly universal. There is no disagreement within the party on that.” Newsom attributed the Democrats’ stance, among other factors, to the violence committed by settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and to Netanyahu’s rejection of the two-state solution, stating: “We want a democratic and secure Palestinian state. And I don’t think that’s a divisive issue.” He further said, “Even if you don’t believe what is happening constitutes genocide, the way things have unfolded represents a moral catastrophe,” and added that there is “very broad opposition” within the party to accepting money from AIPAC, noting: “I think only a minority of Democrats accept AIPAC funds.” Newsom, whose name has been floated as a potential candidate in the 2028 U.S. presidential election, has become one of the most prominent Democratic voices increasingly criticizing the policies of the Israeli government.