Posted 1/23/2024, 3:28:00 AM
California Senate Candidates Divided Over Backing Israel-Hamas Cease-fire
- Rep. Barbara Lee pressed Senate candidates on backing a cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war during a debate; Rep. Adam Schiff declined to do so
- War began in October after Hamas killed over 1,200 Israelis; over 25,000 Palestinians have since been killed
- Lee, Porter back cease-fire; Schiff, Garvey do not
- All 3 Democrats support a two-state solution, but Netanyahu said he won't allow a Palestinian state
- Race to replace late Sen. Feinstein; Schiff leads polls over Republican Garvey, trailed by Lee and Porter