California governor Newsom questions US support for 'apartheid state' Israel

California governor Newsom questions US support for 'apartheid state' Israel Submitted by Mera Aladam on Thu, 03/05/2026 - 00:07 Newsom criticises Israel's rationale in attempting a regime change in Iran, saying 'they haven’t even been able to solve the Hamas question' A Palestinian boy stands next to an Israeli military vehicle during a raid in Jenin, occupied West Bank, on 17 February, 2026 (AFP/Mohammed Mansour) Off California governor Gavin Newsom putting into question US military backing of Israel in their war on Iran , likening it to an "apartheid state". Newsom on Tuesday criticised President Donald Trump's administration for its attack on Iran during an event in Los Angeles. When asked by Pod Save America host Jon Favreau if Washington should consider rethinking its military support for Israel in the long term, the California governor aired his disappointment with the current Israeli government.