Delegation of US House Democrats to visit Israel, occupied West Bank this week
Source: Reuters
Delegation of US House Democrats to visit Israel, occupied West Bank this week
By Kanishka Singh
August 6, 2023 3:27 PM EDT Updated 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Two dozen Democrats of the U.S. House of Representatives will visit Israel and the occupied West Bank this week to discuss prospects for a two-state solution and Israel's judicial reforms, among other issues.
Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries and Representative Steny Hoyer will lead a group of 24 House Democrats, who will also discuss extremism and Iran's nuclear capabilities, Jeffries' office said in a statement on Sunday.
Democratic President Joe Biden has supported a two-state solution to the Israeli conflict with Palestinians.
Democrats are in the minority in the House and hold the majority in the U.S. Senate.
"While in Israel and the West Bank, the Members will hold high-level meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, meet with various activists and stakeholders and spend meaningful time in areas important to the security of the region," the statement said.
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