Maine Democrat apologises over comments on Jewish voters and Gaza

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 17:18 · Archive

Troy Jackson apologised after suggesting Jewish Mainers reject the term 'genocide' for Gaza.

Troy Jackson, a Maine Senate hopeful, suggested Jewish residents of his state have been reticent to label the Gaza war a genocide because of the Holocaust. After the remarks drew backlash, Jackson apologised to Jewish voters.

How it is being reported

• Dem Senate nominee apologizes to Jewish voters after 'genocide' remark sparked backlashFox News · 1 Oct, 15:12
• Troy Jackson claims Maine Jews won’t call Gaza war a genocide ‘only because they’re Jewish’New York Post · 30 Sept, 15:37

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