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flag California Senator Scott Wiener resigns from Jewish Caucus over Gaza genocide remarks, citing campaign pressures and rising antisemitism.

flag California state senator Scott Wiener, a Democratic candidate for Congress, will resign as co-chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus by February 15 amid backlash over his January 11 remarks calling Israel’s actions in Gaza genocide. flag His comments, which drew criticism from multiple Jewish organizations, sparked debate within the American Jewish community and highlighted divisions over Israel policy, especially within the Democratic Party. flag Wiener cited campaign demands and the need for dialogue amid rising antisemitism and tensions over Israeli government actions. flag The controversy is part of a broader national conversation about Jewish identity, political alignment, and foreign policy.

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