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Scott Wiener's Gaza Stance Shift
California's Scott Wiener reversed his Gaza position after opposing ceasefire resolutions.
In brief
California's Scott Wiener reversed his Gaza position after opposing ceasefire resolutions. State Senator Scott Wiener previously opposed Gaza ceasefire resolutions but claimed support in late 2023, now faces backlash over his Israel/Palestine stance. Originally reported by Drop Site News.
Scott Wiener's Gaza Position
State Senator Scott Wiener recently claimed support for a Gaza ceasefire in late 2023.
“he did, in fact, believe that "Israel was committing a genocide in Gaza"”
Opposition to Ceasefire Resolution
Wiener lobbied against a San Francisco ceasefire resolution in December 2023.
“On December 5, 2023, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors held a meeting to introduce the ceasefire resolution, which Wiener opposed”
Viral Backlash
His stance sparked online backlash after he declined to comment on Israel's genocide claims.
“Within a few days the moment went viral online, sparking significant backlash against his candidacy”
Campaign Platform
Wiener's platform supports arming Israel with defensive weapons and opposes BDS movement.
“According to his current campaign platform, he also supports arming israel with defensive weapons and opposes the global boycott divestment sanctions movement”
Funding Sources
Despite rejecting AIPAC money, Wiener accepts funding from liberal Zionist groups.
“he continues to accept funding from liberal zionist groups like j street, which announced a $60,000 ad campaign to support him in may 2026”
Ceasefire Resolution Outcome
The resolution passed 8-3 with 65,000 supporters advocating for it.
“The ceasefire resolution that Wiener lobbied against ultimately passed 8-3, thanks in part to the persistent advocacy of the arab resource and organizing center”
Jewish Caucus Role
Wiener co-chairs California's Jewish Caucus and influences education funding.
“In 2023, Wiener became co-chair of the Jewish Caucus, while also serving as the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee chair”
AB 715 Law
AB 715 law restricts teaching about Israel/Palestine in schools.
“AB 715 creates an environment where teachers are scared to teach the truth and teach current events as they are, particularly around israel and palestine”
Berkeley School Incident
Berkeley school faced complaint after student assembly on SSWANA cultures.
“The complaint alleged that the SSWANA event "contributed to a discriminatory and harassing environment for jewish and israeli students"”
Student Response
Students organized assembly celebrating SSWANA cultures despite backlash.
“Thousands of us students came together to build something we're proud of”
Legal Challenges
K-12 Legal Defense represents students challenging education department decision.
“I don't want my jewish kids to learn that celebrating sswana culture endangers them”
Education Impact
AB 715 creates fear among teachers about teaching Israel/Palestine topics.
“As a jewish educator myself, jewish educators and students are already protected against antisemitism in our education code”
Campus Protests
SB 1287 law restricts campus protests related to Israel/Palestine.
“It imposes "time, place, and manner restrictions" on campus protests”
Student Sanction
Student sanctioned for criticizing university chancellor with stickers.
“He had allegedly placed stickers around campus that criticized the university's chancellor, mildred garcía”
The key point
State Senator Scott Wiener previously opposed Gaza ceasefire resolutions but claimed support in late 2023, now faces backlash over his Israel/Palestine stance.
