Governor Gavin Newsom at 2019 California Democratic Party State Convention at the George R. Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, June 1, 2019. (Photo: Gage Skidmore)
Gov. Newsom Calls for Gaza Cease-Fire in letter to California’s Palestinian, Arab, Muslim Community
‘California is a better place because of you’
By Katy Grimes, March 25, 2024 4:38 am
California Governor Gavin Newsom wrote a letter to California’s Muslim, Palestinian American, and Arab American communities Thursday, expressing how it “pains” him “so deeply to see the ways your communities are suffering, bearing the weight of lost family and friends in Gaza while facing a rise in discrimination and hate here at home,” while simultaneously calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.
California’s Jewish community has not received such expressions of pain from the Governor. Instead, as the Free Beacon reported, “Newsom has publicly backed Israel since Hamas’s terror attack in October. But privately, he has raised funds for the primary backer of a group that organized anti-Semitic and anti-Israel protests at California high schools.”
“More than 1,700 California Bay Area teens walked out of class on Wednesday, calling for the eradication of Israel with chants like, ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,'” the Free Beacon reported. “The protests were planned by the San Francisco-based Arab Resources and Organizing Center (AROC), a fiscally sponsored project of the progressive Tides Center, for which Newsom has raised more than $1 million from his donors.”
The governor did make a quick trip to Israel in October, on his way to China. There he met with Israel several wounded Israeli soldiers, and a Californian who was shot during a missile and grenade attack, and issued this nebulous statement:
“Despite the horror, what I saw and heard from the people of Israel was a profound sense of resilience. A commitment to community and common purpose, especially in these most difficult of times. That’s the Israeli spirit. And it’s also the California spirit. We are bound by more than those who live one place or another, or who have family here or there.
My heart is heavy for all innocent people under the crushing pressure of loss and grief, no matter which side of fence they quite literally find themselves on.
“So as I prepare to leave, I share these words: may the memory of those who perished be a blessing to the whole world.”
That’s quite different from the statement to California’s Muslim, Palestinian American, and Arab American communities:
California is a better place because of you—our Muslim, Palestinian American, and Arab American neighbors and friends who contribute so much to our state’s sense of faith and belonging. From countless achievements in literature, civil rights, arts, entertainment, government, business, medicine, and science, to the daily contributions to your communities, you form an essential part of California’s spirit. And now, as many of you observe the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, we can all extend our heartfelt wishes and be reminded of the value of introspection and renewal. I am grateful and proud that each of you call the Golden State home.
While Newsom addressed violent attacks on Palestinians and Muslims in America, and claimed he “grieved” for them “because of their Muslim faith or Palestinian heritage,” there has been an awkward silence in the State Capitol and governor’s office about the openly anti-semitic protests on California university and college campuses, and even in high schools as the Free Beacon reported.
Newsom’s “heart is heavy” for Israelis but “California is a better place because of Muslim, Palestinian American, and Arab American neighbors.”
Gov. Newsom’s trip to Israel was a publicity stunt and unnecessary as he isn’t a head of state. The real purpose of the trip was to burnish his international credentials because he has already measured the White House drapes and checked out the formal dinnerware, the Globe reported.
And if you aren’t sure yet why Newsom issued the letter to our Muslim, Palestinian American, and Arab American neighbors, the dig at Donald Trump should clear that up:
“When former President Trump announced his patently hateful ‘Muslim Ban’ to bar travel from Muslim-majority countries, California took him to court to stop him. When right-wing extremists tried to block refugees from resettling in their communities, California passed laws to strengthen protections and expand opportunity for refugees in California. When incidents of hate rose across the country during the pandemic, California made a historic investment in community-based services that promote healing for victims and their families and help prevent future hate incidents. California stands tall—and we always will—in the fight for justice and belonging.”
And then Newsom offers up his solution – could he be practicing for the job as President?
“So let me be clear—I condemn the ongoing and horrific loss of innocent civilian life in Gaza. I support President Biden’s call for an immediate ceasefire as part of a deal to secure desperately needed relief for Gazan civilians and the release of hostages.
I also unequivocally denounce Hamas’s terrorist attack against Israel.
It is time to work in earnest toward an enduring peace that will furnish the lasting security, autonomy, and freedom that the Palestinians and the Israeli people both deserve.”
This delighted the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations:
“CAIR-CA has advocated with state and federal elected officials to call for a cease-fire since the beginning of Israel’s violent military offense five months ago, including with Governor Newsom’s office. We are invigorated to see the Governor ultimately decide to take action and commend him for his commitment to peace and justice amid the heartbreaking violence that has tragically resulted in the death of over 30,000 Palestinians.”
Newsom ended his statement with this:
“To every Muslim, Palestinian American, and Arab American who calls California home: please know that you belong here.”
No such consideration was expressed by Gov. Newsom when a Feb. 26 protest by pro-Palestinian groups turned violent on the UC Berkeley campus. A visiting Israeli speaker’s planned event was shut down and Jewish students were assaulted. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the speaker’s venue, smashed windows and, according to some accounts, physically attacked students who had come for the event, according to Jewish Telegraph Agency.
Crickets from Gov. Gavin Newsom. “Let us confront hate together,” he said in his statement – only not to Jewish students.
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Gov Newsom (D-Panera Bread) just couldn’t bring himself to mention the American Citizens being held hostage by the Palestinian people. It’s Day 169.
So tired of these “letters.”
Whenever Newsom says or writes “Let me be clear” a lie comes directly after. Hate crimes spiked against Jews in California and across the nation. A Jewish man was killed by an Arab protestor in LA. Palestinians called for “”jihad” during Ramadan. A horrific terrorist attack was just launched by Isis K at a concert hall in Moscow. The California border with Mexico is wide open. Hundreds of terrorists have already entered our country, and only some have been arrested.
Stop playing politics Newsom and do your job to protect citizens.
NEWscum has never “worked” a job ever, so he won’t start now as he doesn’t know how. “PANDERING” to lowlifes is all he knows.
With all the major problems in California including the record breaking budget deficit on almost $70 billion, the situation in Gaza definitely isn’t one of them. Hair-gel Hitler Newsom is playing politics again and he’s trying to deflect from the mess that he’s made of the state?
“…California made a historic investment in community-based services that promote healing for victims and their families and help prevent future hate incidents.” Really? I recall a CHP helicopter hovering over our community park broadcasting to masked picnicing families, who were trying to escape Newsom’s lockdown, to disperse or be arrested, while violent (unmasked- oh no) protestors were allowed to destroy downtown Sacramento and roam in bands into the suburbs to threaten law abiding folks who were locked down by Newsom.
Newsom is a slimy empty suit who has failed California at every turn, so I have zero expectation that he would do anything other than what Soros and his WEF handlers tell him to do or say.
( I do love the fact that CAIR acknowledges that Israel is conducting a military operation).
To my dear Jewish brethren.
STOP voting the Democratic ticket.
STOP contributing monies to these duplicitous DEMOCRATS!
Gavin Newsom’s disastrous leadership has gutted and wrecked the state of California. Meanwhile Newsom has consistently preened and posed during his years as governor (and before). His only goal has been to serve his naked political ambitions that are now obvious to every sane person in the state. He is incapable of doing the right thing. Now the citizenry are in real trouble as his many sins and self-serving missteps have finally come home to roost. We are starved for proper leadership but we are NEVER going to get it from this puffed-up megalomaniac. He has NO moral authority —- NONE —- and even his acolytes must know, deep down inside, that he is full of it and always has been. And yet he continues on his destructive path, has cheated and played dirty to stay in power, and Californians have consistently suffered and been drained and burdened and choked and impoverished because of it. If he were smart he would shut up but he has no wisdom or insight so he won’t. We are and have been consistently slapped in the face by this cruel and indecent governor and there is absolutely no reason to expect anything different.
Does your goofy governor actually think Netanyahu is gonna honor his request for a ceasefire? Oh ya, I can see on the horizon that Netanyahu is gonna order a temporary halt on the attacks against Hamas, that he’s gonna call for a ceasefire because the goofy governor of California wants one. LMAO
We have a narcissistic political hack as our governor.
We have a pathological liar in the White House.
Of course, Newsom would use the October attack in Israel as a political tool, it sure is not about empathy for those in danger! It really is slimy.
Our Liar in Thief, China, Joe told a real whopper to Special Counsel Hur.
Check it out:
https://freebeacon.com/biden-administration/joe-bidens-political-origin-story-is-almost-certainly-bogus-and-he-just-swore-to-it-under-oath/
These guys will say and do anything to obtain power.
What a gutless POS. If he had any conviction (i.e., balls) regarding this proposal, he would make it to the current “aggressor” – the state of Israel, and the California Jewish community. They have been underwriting his campaigns for decades, I’m sure they will see the wisdom of his proposal! /s
Yes! Way to go, Guv!
Make them stop the wars in Oakland and East LA, and the rest of California’s no-go war zones.
In fact I hear several African countries are looking for an Affirmative Action white leader with magic hair gel to save them!
Gov. Hairdo said ““so deeply to see the ways your communities are suffering, bearing the weight of lost family and friends in Gaza while facing a rise in discrimination and hate here at home,”. Uh, where exactly is this “rise in discrimination and hate here at home” against Palestinians? I haven’t seen a single report of this. I HAVE seen numerous reports on the rise of discrimination and hate directed towards people of Jewish descent from Democrats. Hairdo and his goons beclown themselves with their support of terrorists. Where are the calls for Hamas to surrender and return all the hostages? That would also lead to a swift conclusion of this war.
So Governor Newsom welcomes the Palestinian, Muslim and Arab communities to California, but not one word of welcome to the Jewish community to CA. What right does he have to speak for all Californians on this issue? He has no knowledge of anyone’s viewpoint, yet thinks he has the right to speak for and act for all California citizens? Another blatant example of his “I’m King and I will decided what Californians think and feel!”
Newsom’s letter displays an attitude that despises Jews, Israel, and that country’s right to self defense. There is no acknowledgement on his part that it was the terrorists who attacked a peaceful Israel. Nor acknowledgement that it was the terrorists who committed raped, tortured, burning, dismembering and other horrible atrocities against the Israelis. The Israelis did non of these things during their battle of defense. Mr. Governor, do not make assumptions or statements on behalf of me. I am no expert on the issues plaguing Israel, but I do know that this tiny country of only 8,000 plus square miles-the size of New Jersey- is surrounded by Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt, whose total square miles is around 813,400+. It can’t be land that they need. Mr. Governor, my question to you is, why this tiny country of Israel is under constant siege by most of the countries surrounding it? Is it because they are Jews and not Muslims? Is it because they are Christians and
not of Muslim faiths? I question your agenda and I question the agenda of the hostiles surrounding Israel.
What an idiot NEWscum is! Doing his fake, bleeding heart, do gooder impression by “writing” a stupid letter about “how much he cares” about “Arab Muslims” who rape, pillage and behead Jews. Send this asshole to Gaza to die with the rest of the scum “Palestinians” that other “Arabs” don’t want in their countries.