"Protests and Antisemitism Concerns Ensnare California Lawmakers Amid Gaza Tensions"

California's Jewish lawmakers, including Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, are experiencing an unprecedented alignment of far-right and far-left antisemitic sentiment, prompting protests and concerns for personal safety. A recent protest disrupted a legislative session, highlighting tensions within the party over the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Legislative Jewish Caucus is responding by proposing bills to combat antisemitism in schools and on college campuses, despite the potential for further protests. Gabriel emphasizes the personal and community impact of these events and the need for allies to understand and support the Jewish community in the face of growing domestic antisemitism.