California Gov. Newsom Pens Apology to Muslim Americans, Palestinians

The communities are “bearing the weight of lost family and friends in Gaza while facing a rise in discrimination and hate here at home,” the governor wrote.

A person holds a Palestinian flag as students participate in a “Walkout to fight Genocide and Free Palestine” at Bruin Plaza at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) in Los Angeles on Oct. 25, 2023. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images

With pro-Palestinian protests popping up regularly across the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom wrote a letter March 21 apologizing to Muslim and Arab residents while calling for peace.

“So let me be clear—I condemn the ongoing and horrific loss of innocent civilian life in Gaza,” Mr. Newsom wrote. “I support President Biden’s call for an immediate cease-fire as part of a deal to secure desperately needed relief for Gazan civilians and the release of hostages.”