Congressional candidate and California state Sen. Scott Wiener, a prominent gay Democrat, was forced to leave San Francisco’s annual Trans March after being confronted by protesters about his position on Gaza.

Confrontation at Dolores Park

A video shared on social media shows Wiener being followed and berated by protesters at Dolores Park. The protesters accused him of supporting genocide in Gaza and having “Zionist handlers.”

Wiener, who is Jewish, said he was on his way to participate in a trans-led Pride Shabbat service connected to the march. He stated that the protesters touched him multiple times and that he ultimately decided to leave the park, believing he and his staff could be in danger.

Wiener’s Position on Gaza

Wiener has said he supports Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state and affirmed its right to protect itself after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. However, he has also been critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and has called for a two-state solution.

Wiener has taken positions that have drawn criticism from supporters of Israel, including opposing US military aid to Israel until its government demonstrates a commitment to peace, and describing Israel’s military action in Gaza as a genocide.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.