Hochul Walks Back Remarks Supporting Israel's Gaza Strikes After Backlash
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Hochul apologized for saying Israel has a "right to defend itself" against Gaza, using an "inappropriate analogy" about Canada invading Buffalo.
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Hochul made the remarks at a Jewish philanthropic event in NYC, prompting backlash from lawmakers like Assemblyman Zohran Kwame Mamdani.
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The governor walked back her comments, acknowledging Palestinian civilian casualties in Gaza should be avoided.
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Her speech came as Israel ramps up strikes across Gaza while rejecting U.S. calls for recognizing Palestinian statehood.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu has vowed to continue the Gaza offensive until "total victory" over Hamas.