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Newsom Regrets 'Apartheid' Label for Israel Amid Concerns

3/24/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed regret for labeling Israel an 'apartheid state' in an interview.
He said Israel does not fit that description but is concerned about its future under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Newsom cited a New York Times article by Thomas Friedman about Netanyahu's political challenges and potential West Bank annexation.
Friedman warned that Netanyahu's election victory could further threaten American interests in the region.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed regret for labeling Israel an 'apartheid state' in an interview.
He said Israel does not fit that description but is concerned about its future under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Newsom cited a New York Times article by Thomas Friedman about Netanyahu's political challenges and potential West Bank annexation.
Friedman warned that Netanyahu's election victory could further threaten American interests in the region.