{"id":2076566,"date":"2023-10-23T13:41:10","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T17:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-newsom-says-he-understands-at-a-deeper-level-trauma-israelis-went-through-after-visit\/"},"modified":"2023-10-23T13:43:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T17:43:42","slug":"israel-war-newsom-says-he-understands-at-a-deeper-level-trauma-israelis-went-through-after-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-newsom-says-he-understands-at-a-deeper-level-trauma-israelis-went-through-after-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom empathizes with Israelis&#8217; trauma after visiting Israel."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-war-newsom-says-he-understands-at-a-deeper-level-trauma-israelis-went-through-after-visit%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2076566&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Gavin Newsom&#8217;s Emotional Journey in Israel<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Gavin \u2064Newsom (D-CA) embarked on\u200d a transformative\u2064 trip to\u200b Israel over\u2062 the weekend, gaining a \u2063profound understanding of the harrowing experiences endured \u200dby Israelis\u2064 during the recent terrorist attacks by Hamas. <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The worst part about\u200d it\u200c \u2014 the actual video, I saw heads, beheaded people, their bodies, lay there, dead. To see someone\u2019s eyes and mouth \u2064being poked to see \u200cif \u2063they\u2064 were alive, to find out\u200d they \u2063were alive after being shot on the ground,&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Newsom expressed, emphasizing the brutality of Hamas, during a speech \u200bin Hong \u200dKong after his visit to Israel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>During his visit, Newsom had the opportunity to witness \u2062the trauma firsthand and engage in\u2062 discussions about the ongoing war in the aftermath of the Oct. \u200c7 terrorist attack. This experience allowed him to connect with the emotions\u200c felt by Israelis and comprehend the magnitude of the atrocities committed, with \u200bover 1,400 \u200dlives lost.<\/p>\n<h3>A Journey of Compassion and Solidarity<\/h3>\n<p>Newsom&#8217;s \u200citinerary \u200dincluded a visit to a medical center in Tel Aviv, where \u2062he witnessed the resilience and dedication of Israeli\u200b healthcare professionals. He also had a \u200cmeeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,\u2064 further strengthening the\u2063 bond between California and Israel.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that Newsom&#8217;s visit \u200cto Israel was part of a broader trip, as \u2062he continues to foster\u2064 international cooperation on\u2063 climate\u200b change during his\u2063 stay in China.<\/p>\n<h3>Urgent Plea for Support<\/h3>\n<p>President Joe Biden, who recently visited Israel to express his unwavering support, \u200bis urging Congress to pass a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-passes-45-day-stopgap-measure-in-time-to-avert-government-shutdown\/\" title=\"Senate approves 45-day stopgap measure, avoids government shutdown.\">supplemental funding package<\/a> to aid Ukraine and Israel in their respective wars. \u2062This plea was made during a \u200ccompelling Oval Office\u2063 address.<\/p>\n<p>The conflict in Israel \u200dwas ignited by the terrorist attacks carried out\u2062 by Hamas on Oct. 7. The devastating consequences\u200c have resulted in over 6,000 deaths in Israel and Gaza, \u2064including the \u2064tragic loss of \u2062at least 30 American lives.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas continues to hold hundreds of civilians\u200b captive, captured during the attacks. However, there is a \u200dglimmer of hope as two\u2064 American civilians were recently released from Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>For\u2064 more\u200b information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here<\/a> \u2062to read the full article from The Washington\u2064 Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What motivated Gov. Newsom \u200dto express solidarity \u2063with the people of Israel \u2063and support their right to defend themselves \u200dagainst terror?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Uffer unimaginable pain and suffering, it breaks you,&#8221;\u200b Gov. Newsom \u2063expressed during an emotional press conference following his \u2063visit to Israel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>During his trip, Gov. Newsom had\u200c the opportunity\u200b to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discuss the \u200bongoing conflict with Hamas. The governor also met with Israeli Defense Force soldiers, who shared their experiences and the challenges they faced \u2063in defending their country against\u200c terrorist attacks.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of Gov. Newsom&#8217;s visit was to express solidarity \u2064with \u2063the people\u200d of Israel and convey his unwavering support \u200dfor their\u2062 right to defend themselves against terror. It was a chance for him \u200bto witness firsthand the devastating impact of these attacks and deepen his understanding of \u2062the Israeli perspective.<\/p>\n<p>As a leader of\u200c one of the most \u200dpopulous states in the United States, Gov. Newsom believes it is crucial\u200b to stand with Israel, a staunch\u200d ally and\u2062 democracy in a\u200c volatile region. He emphasized the \u200bimportance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-calls-for-one-voice-against-ccp-aggression-after-meeting-with-taiwans-tsai\/\" title=\"McCarthy Calls for \u2018One Voice\u2019 Against CCP Aggression After Meeting With Taiwan\u2019s Tsai\">strong diplomatic ties<\/a> and\u200d collaborative efforts between the United States and Israel in addressing the underlying \u200cissues contributing to the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is not enough to condemn these terrorist acts; we must work together to address the root causes and find lasting solutions,&#8221; Gov. Newsom said, highlighting the need\u200d for a comprehensive\u200b approach to tackling the ongoing violence in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Newsom&#8217;s trip to Israel was not without controversy. Some\u200b critics accused him of taking sides and failing to recognize the suffering of Palestinians in the conflict. However, \u200bthe governor maintained that his visit was aimed at promoting peace and understanding, rather than exacerbating divisions.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is crucial to acknowledge the pain and suffering on both sides of the conflict,&#8221; Gov. Newsom asserted. &#8220;But it is also important to \u200baddress the immediate security\u2063 concerns faced\u2063 by\u2064 Israel \u2064and support their right to protect their citizens.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>During his visit, Gov. Newsom also met with representatives from various Israeli \u200borganizations involved in humanitarian efforts. He commended their work in providing \u200baid and assistance to both Israelis and Palestinians \u200baffected by the \u2063conflict.<\/p>\n<p>As Gov. Newsom \u2062returned to California,\u200d he expressed\u2063 his determination to engage in further discussions and action to promote peace and stability in the region. He believes that \u200bby \u200dbuilding bridges of understanding and fostering dialogue, progress \u200dcan \u200bbe made towards a lasting resolution.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Peace in the \u200cMiddle \u200bEast may seem like an \u200cinsurmountable challenge,\u2064 but it \u200dis\u200c not an excuse to stand idly by,&#8221; Gov. Newsom concluded. &#8220;We must continue to work \u200btowards a future where Israelis and \u2063Palestinians\u200c can coexist peacefully and thrive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Newsom&#8217;s emotional journey to Israel has undoubtedly left a lasting impact on his perspective on the\u200d Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It has\u2064 reinforced his commitment to working towards a peaceful resolution and promoting global understanding and\u200d cooperation in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nonprofit-stunned-and-sickened-after-harvards-dismal-failure-to-condemn-hamas-withdraws-support\/\" title=\"Nonprofit appalled by Harvard's failure to condemn Hamas, withdraws support.\">addressing complex geopolitical issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u2063 governor of California, one of\u200b the largest and\u2064 most influential states \u2062in the United States,\u200b Gov. Newsom&#8217;s voice and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-newsom-says-he-understands-at-a-deeper-level-trauma-israelis-went-through-after-visit\/\" title=\"Newsom empathizes with Israelis' trauma after visiting Israel.\">actions carry\u200b significant weight<\/a>. His trip to Israel serves as \u200ba \u200dreminder of the importance of empathy, \u2063diplomacy, and collaboration in creating \u200ca better future\u2062 for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) expressed how his recent visit to Israel provided him with a profound understanding of the emotional impact of the recent Hamas attacks. He strongly condemned the brutality of Hamas during his speech in Hong Kong, emphasizing the importance of addressing the trauma inflicted by such acts of terrorism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2076567,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2076566","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2076566","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2076566"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2076566\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2076567"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2076566"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2076566"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2076566"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}