Hochul Apologizes for Controversial Israel-Gaza Remarks
• New York Gov. Kathy Hochul apologized for controversial remarks comparing Hamas to Canada and justifying potential Israeli military action against Gaza
• Hochul originally made the remarks at a Jewish philanthropy event, stating Israel has a "right to defend yourself and to make sure it never happens again"
• The governor faced backlash from some Democrats and left-wing groups who condemned her comments as "disgusting" and "justifying genocide"
• Jewish Voice for Peace in Buffalo said they were "beyond appalled" by Hochul's analogy between Hamas and Canada
• Hochul thanked the Jewish group that hosted her speech for "always standing with the Jewish community," but later backtracked amid criticism