Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie concluded her first day in Israel as part of the State of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Midwest Delegation. Today the Delegation met with leaders from the Knesset (Israel Parliament) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, toured Jerusalem’s Old City with site visits to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa, and the Western Wall, and visited the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. McCombie has been vocal in her support for Israel, and is refiling a resolution in the 104th General Assembly in remembrance of October 7th:
“I am grateful to have the opportunity to be in Israel and show my unequivocal support at such a pivotal time. Over a year ago, Hamas terrorists initiated a deadly assault on Israel, slaughtering more than 1,200 men, women, and children and wounding thousands more. More than 250 people were taken hostage, several being American. I am eager to listen and learn from elected officials, government leaders, and community-based groups here to understand how the State of Illinois can be a stronger, truthful partner going forward.”