"I revere the state of Israel. I'm proud to support the state of Israel. However, I oppose Netanyahu's indulging of the far right regarding the West Bank."
"I do regret using the word apartheid to describe Israel. At that time, I was referencing a recent article by Thomas Friedman."
"If that vision and that direction of the far right that Bibi is indulging continues, then that's not something - that's a word you may hear others use."
Gavin Newsom, California's governor, stated he reveres Israel but criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for his far-right policies regarding the West Bank. He expressed regret for labeling Israel as an apartheid state, clarifying that his comments were based on a New York Times article. Newsom indicated that if Netanyahu continues his current direction, it could lead to apartheid, although he does not believe Israel is currently in that state. He emphasized the potential consequences of full annexation of the West Bank under Netanyahu's leadership.
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