House Democratic Members to Travel to Israel and Palestinian Territories

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle joined House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) and a group of 20 House Democrats on a trip to Israel and the West Bank. The trip is an opportunity to learn more about issues critical to the U.S.-Israel relationship and international security.

The delegation will meet with Israeli and Palestinian government officials, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. They will also meet with U.S. Ambassador Dan Shapiro and military officials, and they will visit important historical and cultural sites, including the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial.

The trip is organized by the American Israel Education Foundation, an independent, nonprofit charitable organization.