In the latest mark of how much the conversation among Democratic leaders around Israel is shifting, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday night blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for pushing the US into war with Iran and said the United States must reconsider future military aid to its longtime ally. Netanyahu has dismissed claims that he pushed Trump into approving the strikes on Iran, telling Fox News this week, “That’s ridiculous. Donald Trump is the strongest leader in the world.”Newsom and other prominent Democratic voices have expressed growing opposition to pro-Israel forces and policies. He’s got folks, the hard line, that want to annex the West Bank,” Newsom said.

Source: CNN March 04, 2026 19:51 UTC