The California state senator who called Israel’s war in Gaza “genocide” has stepped down as co-chair of the Legislature’s Jewish Caucus after fierce backlash from Jewish leaders around his comments.  State Sen. Scott Wiener announced the move Thursday morning and said he would vacate the post on February. 15, J. The Jewish News of Northern California reported.  “Last fall, with a demanding congressional campaign looming, I suggested stepping down but was asked to stay to provide continuity of