Where S.F. congressional candidates stand on Israel, China, and foreign policy, part 1

"This is the first article in a two-part Q&A series with San Francisco's major congressional candidates about foreign policy. Part one focuses on Congress and the military with questions about Israel and Gaza, Ukraine, Iran and Venezuela. Part two, which will be published Wednesday morning, focuses on trade, foreign aid and the relationship between the U.S, China, and Taiwan."

"The signature moment in the first debate among the aspirational successors of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi came when State Sen. Scott Wiener twirled his yes or no sign, unwilling to take a position on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The twirl of the sign and the jeers from the crowd made waves across the internet. Days later, Wiener posted a video saying that he does, now, think Israel is committing genocide in Gaza."

Part one focuses on Congress and the military, including Israel and Gaza, Ukraine, Iran and Venezuela. Part two will focus on trade, foreign aid, and the relationship between the U.S., China, and Taiwan. State Sen. Scott Wiener initially avoided answering whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza by twirling a yes-or-no sign, then later posted a video saying he believes Israel is committing genocide. San Franciscans will choose a new congressional representative in November for the first time in 38 years. None of the candidates have records of voting on binding federal foreign policy decisions. Pelosi voted for military aid to Israel and humanitarian assistance to Gaza, supported resolutions recognizing Israel's right to defend itself, and condemned efforts to boycott and sanction Israel.

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