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Facing backlash after accusing Israel of genocide, Scott Wiener steps down as Calif. Jewish Caucus co-chair

JL;DR SUMMARY Scott Wiener, a California state senator and congressional candidate, has resigned from his role as co-chair of the state's Jewish Caucus following backlash over his controversial statement accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CommunityGaza ConflictBacklashDemocratic VotersNancy PelosiGenocide AccusationScott WienerCalifornia Jewish Caucus

Places mentioned

San Francisco, California, United States
"Wiener, a state senator from San Francisco, has been a co-chair of the caucus since 2023."
Los Angeles, California, United States
"tweeted Sam Yebri, a Persian Jewish pro-Israel attorney and influencer from Los Angeles."
Gaza, Palestinian Territories
"Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, is stepping down as a leader of the state legislatures Jewish caucus."
Israel
"His statement on Israel elicited its own criticism."
Southern District, Israel
"The devastation throughout this war including the loss of life in Gaza and Southern Israel has been felt by us all, they added."

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