New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Apologizes for Canada-Hamas Analogy

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul apologized for using an inappropriate analogy in defending Israel, drawing criticism from Democrats and left-wing groups. She suggested that Israel has the right to destroy Gaza in response to attacks by Hamas, and later apologized for her poor choice of words. Despite her apology, some politicians and groups have condemned her remarks, with one council member stating that she would not accept the apology. Hochul ascended to the governor's office in 2021, succeeding Andrew Cuomo.