# Scott Wiener's Gaza Stance Shift

> California's Scott Wiener reversed his Gaza position after opposing ceasefire resolutions.
- Title: Scott Wiener's Gaza Stance Shift · Drop Site News | Shortify
- Summary: California's Scott Wiener reversed his Gaza position after opposing ceasefire resolutions. State Senator Scott Wiener previously opposed Gaza ceasefire…
- Keywords: scott wiener, gaza ceasefire, san francisco, congressional district, israel palestine, ceasefire resolution, jewish caucus, ab 715, ethnic studies, school board, news, politics
- Source: Drop Site News — https://dropsitenews.com/p/scott-wiener-congress-israel-gaza
- Author: Maria Blaze
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:02:03.959+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: scott wiener, gaza ceasefire, san francisco, congressional district, israel palestine, ceasefire resolution, jewish caucus, ab 715, ethnic studies, school board, news, politics
## 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
## Key takeaway

State Senator Scott Wiener previously opposed Gaza ceasefire resolutions but claimed support in late 2023, now faces backlash over his Israel/Palestine stance.