Newsom Cancels Tree Lighting Over Safety Concerns Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests
- Gov. Newsom canceled an in-person tree lighting ceremony due to safety concerns amid pro-Palestinian protests
- Pro-Palestinian protesters recently overwhelmed security at the CA Democratic Convention
- Palestinian rights groups had planned to march on the tree lighting ceremony
- The Israel-Hamas conflict has caused division within CA's Democratic party
- Newsom supports Israel, calling Hamas a "terrorist organization" after an Oakland City Council vote