Governor Newsom statement on Middle East peace and release of hostages
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today in response to news of a peace agreement in the Middle East and the release of hostages:
I am encouraged by this progress that moves us closer to peace, and I welcome the safe return of hostages. Every innocent life matters, and I support ongoing diplomatic efforts that reduce violence, protect civilians, and build the foundation for a lasting and just peace in the region.
Governor Gavin Newsom
Governor Newsom visited Israel following the attacks and met with survivors impacted families, and officials. The State of California shipped medical supplies — including field hospitals — to support humanitarian relief efforts in Israel and Gaza. Earlier this year, the Governor issued a Golden State Plan to Counter Antisemitism and penned an open letter to California’s Muslim, Palestinian American, and Arab American communities.
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed landmark bills to strengthen California’s fight against hate and antisemitism. A new report from the Anti-Defamation League shows California, with over 1 million Jewish residents, is the top state fighting antisemitism. Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, the state launched the Golden State Plan to Counter Antisemitism — a first-of-its-kind, statewide framework to combat antisemitism through education, prevention, security, and community partnership.