Fifty-three Members of the United States House of Representatives are visiting Israel in the first half of August. The groups are comprised primarily of freshman members. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer will hold a joint press conference at the King David Hotel, Reading Room, on Tuesday, 16 Menachem Av 8:45AM.

The goal of the trips for both the Democratic and Republican groups is to provide Members with first-hand knowledge of the US-Israel relationship and critical issues facing American policymakers in the Middle East. Topics include regional strategic threats and how recent events may impact the future in the region.

While in Israel, the Members are meeting with Israeli and PA leaders, military officials, academics, journalists, and everyday citizens. They are visiting historic and strategic sites, as well as the borders with Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)